Monitor EKG Technician - Central Monitoring

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor EKG Technician performs continuous observation of monitors for assigned patient groups, averaging 64–72 monitors. Monitoring includes critical care, cardiac medical/surgical, interventional platform, and remote monitoring for other areas, as well as continuous apnea monitoring for the family care unit. The technician performs diagnostic EKGs and provides related patient education. The position works every other weekend from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and is full-time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period). It is based in Central Monitoring at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. No prior experience is required. A high school diploma, GED, or higher is preferred, and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Training relevant to the population served is provided. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees, and the organization provides a safe working environment, training, and access to necessary personal protective equipment.

Requirements

No work experience required.
BLS certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider is required within 90 days of employment.
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and communicate changes; interpret and document rhythm, heart rate, and appropriate measurements in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Identify normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and rates, assess alarms and equipment when clinically significant changes occur, and promptly notify appropriate nursing staff.
Determine, review, and revise patient alarm settings based on physician orders, telemetry protocols, and policies.
Recognize artifacts in tracings, take appropriate corrective action, and notify nursing staff as needed.
Attach electrode leads to the appropriate body areas and prepare the skin and surroundings to ensure valid test results.
Obtain and document EKG readings as directed.
Program, monitor, and register patients online according to the ordered monitor.
Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.
Note and forward results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
Monitor and process EKGs using EKG software and the EMR.
Run a minimum six-second strip at least once per shift, whenever significant rhythm, rate, or conduction changes occur, and/or as required by policy; scan appropriate strips into the EMR according to policy.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Maintain medical equipment and supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting; troubleshoot alarms, monitors, batteries, and equipment problems.
Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing and data entry.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform duties in a manner consistent with compliance, safety, and a high-reliability culture and the organization's core commitments.