Monitor Tech Day Shift

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is hiring a full-time, day-shift Monitor Tech at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Monitor Technician operates cardiac monitoring systems, tracks and records patients’ cardiac monitoring status, communicates monitor-related information to colleagues, assists staff during code situations, and helps ensure monitoring equipment functions properly. The role reports to the Manager of Central Monitoring.

Requirements

For Central Monitoring Unit roles, validate competency by scoring at least 90% on the Basic Dysrhythmia test.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English. This requirement is specified for current Deaconess incumbents only at the time of acquisition (10/1/2018).

Nice To Haves

Medical or monitor technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection systems, and rhythm strip printers.
Maintain an accurate, neat account of patients’ cardiac monitoring status during their episodes of care.
Identify and record patient rhythms in the patient log as appropriate.
Verbally communicate reports about pertinent patient and monitor data to and from appropriate colleagues.
During code situations, maintain contact with appropriate staff to assist with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection.
Contact biomedical engineering promptly when monitor equipment malfunctions.
Ensure and maintain the proper operation and upkeep of monitoring equipment.