Monitor Tech
About The Position
As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation. To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention. Telemetry Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for multiple simultaneously, utilizing advanced telemetry monitoring equipment. Accurately identify and document any changes in heart rhythm, including arrhythmias, ischemia, and other abnormalities. Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the significance of observed changes and escalate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals. Maintain a high level of vigilance and responsiveness, ensuring timely and accurate communication of critical information. Communication and Documentation:
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- None, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Other EKG Technician program or equivalent, upon hire and
- Demonstrated proficiency in EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
Responsibilities
- continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms
- monitor EKG strips
- identify arrhythmias
- measure intervals
- communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers
- accurate documentation
- Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for multiple simultaneously, utilizing advanced telemetry monitoring equipment.
- Accurately identify and document any changes in heart rhythm, including arrhythmias, ischemia, and other abnormalities.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the significance of observed changes and escalate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a high level of vigilance and responsiveness, ensuring timely and accurate communication of critical information.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Industry
Water Transportation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
