Monitor Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient age and rhythm and demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. The position also performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Demonstrate knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis.
Complete Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ECG course.
Previous monitor tech 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 for each patient at required intervals each shift and with any significant rhythm change.
Maintain current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system and confer with nursing staff as necessary to determine validation counts and alarm parameters.
Maintain the small equipment log.
Report alarms and rhythm changes to RN staff and document 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.