Monitor Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • El Paso, TX

3d

About The Position

The Monitor Tech sets up telemetry according to physician orders, ensuring proper electrode placement, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed. The role also supports patient monitoring, communication with nursing staff, and unit administrative processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Select, set up, calibrate, and adjust monitoring equipment according to physician orders.
• Ensure monitoring equipment continues to function properly and troubleshoot identified equipment problems.
• Collect, transmit, and document pertinent patient data for the Registered Nurse (RN), including correct interpretations and interval measurements at required intervals each shift and when significant rhythm changes occur.
• Maintain current monitored patients in the system and confer with nursing staff about validation counts and patient alarm parameters.
• Report alarms and rhythm changes to RN staff.
• Greet, screen, and process incoming unit or department calls, patients, visitors, and messages.
• Transcribe physician orders and enter tests and treatment requests into the system.
• Assemble and maintain patient medical records, including posting results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED