Monitor Tech - Clarksville ONSITE (PRN)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide technical support for the acquisition and interpretation of cardiac tracings. This role is crucial for diagnosing or ruling out cardiac disease in an inpatient population using hardwired or wireless cardiac monitoring equipment. The position may also involve oversight of pulse oximetry monitoring. VUMC is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. They foster an environment where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged, with a commitment to a thriving and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice)
Data Interpretation (Novice)
Cardiac Monitoring (Novice)
Medical Devices (Fundamental Awareness): Has training, direct exposure, limited experience, or past experience installing and repairing simple and well-defined problems with the equipment. Able to read simple schematics and other instructions for installing and repairing equipment.
High School Diploma or GED
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Responsibilities

Assures that patients who require oversight of cardiac monitoring are accurately admitted to the monitoring software system.
Acquires, measures, and provides initial interpretation of electrocardiogram waveforms per protocol and upon request from providers and/or nurses.
Imports waveforms into the patient's electronic medical record.
Identifies and communicates abnormal and/or significant changes in cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings to the unit staff in the appropriate time frame per protocol.
Notifies unit staff of leads off and low batteries.
Serves as a resource to unit staff for lead placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of telemetry and cardiac monitoring equipment.