Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patients’ ages and rhythms and demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. The position also performs related duties as assigned. The role includes selecting, setting up, calibrating, and adjusting monitoring equipment according to physician orders; ensuring equipment functions properly and troubleshooting problems; collecting, transmitting, and documenting patient data and rhythm interpretations for Registered Nurses; maintaining patient information and alarm parameters in the Central Surveillance computer system; reporting rhythm changes and alarms; and performing related unit administrative and supply-tracking tasks. The Monitor Tech contributes to service excellence, resource efficiency, safety, and Performance Improvement activities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an ECG course and previous monitor technician experience are preferred. Basic Dysrhythmia Competency must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Complete Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ECG course.
Previous monitor technician experience.

Responsibilities

Select, set up, calibrate, and adjust monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders.
Ensure monitoring equipment continues to function properly and troubleshoot identified equipment problems as necessary.
Collect, transmit, and document pertinent patient data for the Registered Nurse, including correct interpretations and interval measurements at required intervals each shift and when significant rhythm changes occur.
Maintain current monitored-patient information in the Central Surveillance computer system and confer with nursing staff as needed to determine validation counts and alarm parameters.
Maintain the small equipment log.
Report alarms and rhythm changes to RN staff, and document them on logs and monitor strips according to policy.
Greet, screen, and process incoming unit or department calls, patients, visitors, and messages.
Transcribe physician orders and enter tests and treatment requests into the computer system.
Assemble and maintain patient medical records, including posting results.
Monitor requisitions and track and report supplies, equipment, maintenance, and repair services.
Exhibit service excellence and demonstrate Studer Principles and “must haves.”
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintain a safe environment.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.