Monitor Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

13d

About The Position

Description Summary Provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient’s age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required: Completion of an ECG course

Responsibilities

Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order
Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.
Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change
Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary
Maintains small equipment log
Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy
Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages
Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system
Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results
Monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services
Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Participates in Performance Improvement activities