Cardiac Monitor Tech - Monitoring Center
About The Position
The Cardiac Monitor Tech works in the Monitoring Center at Wellstar Cobb Hospital under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The role supports safe, age-appropriate, culturally aware patient care by monitoring cardiac rhythms and/or pulse oximetry, recognizing arrhythmias and reporting significant changes to nursing staff. Technicians may monitor several patients simultaneously. The position also involves maintaining telemetry equipment and supplies, verifying telemetry orders, keeping records and logs, and communicating with clinical staff. Additional duties may include clerical and receptionist functions, retrieving data, and preparing and maintaining patient charts. The position is full-time on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or BLS-I (Basic Life Support - Instructor) certification required upon hire.
- Previous experience as a monitor technician in an acute care setting.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers to facilitate patient care.
- Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Computer skills.
- Personal time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Monitor tech certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe telemetry monitors, recognize cardiac arrhythmias, and promptly report changes to the appropriate nursing unit.
- Record telemetry strips each shift and when changes or events occur; ensure 12-hour strips are printed and distributed to units according to policy.
- Interpret rhythms accurately and measure intervals, recognizing age-appropriate differences.
- Protect patients’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Answer telephone calls and call lights promptly, notify appropriate individuals when follow-up is needed, and resolve unit monitoring concerns.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and sensitive approach to the concerns and needs of patients, families, and colleagues.
- Maintain required unit dispensation records and monitor logs, and ensure correct patient assignment to telemetry units and documentation of equipment.
- Prepare telemetry units for patient use, clean them upon return, and keep necessary supplies available and organized.
- Report broken or defective equipment promptly to the Manager and Biomed.
- Support healthcare team initiatives and participate in unit performance improvement initiatives.
- Support professional nursing practice through evidence-based practice and ethical accountability.
- Provide assigned unit supplies, patient-care supplies, and equipment.
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally with physicians and the healthcare team, using safety communication techniques.
- Communicate completion of assignments and provide the oncoming shift with a concise report on monitored patients and equipment status.
- Communicate patient safety concerns, problems, and emergencies to the RN.
- Follow safety and emergency preparedness policies and procedures, provide safe patient monitoring, and clean equipment according to applicable processes and isolation guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
