Monitor Technician - Cardiac - Part Time
About The Position
The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some duties include: basic computer keyboarding skills, tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate, calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed, and stocking supplies. In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms. Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed. Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required
- Basic computer keyboarding skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare
- Knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of physiology
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of medical equipment/supplies
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs
- Following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms
- Interpreting alarms and following through with appropriate communication
- Providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients (depending on location)
- Summoning nursing staff if the patient requires assistance
- Tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate
- Calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures
- Stocking supplies
Benefits
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
