Monitor Technician - EKG Heart Station

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is a trained member of the nursing team within the Telemetry department. Monitor Technicians provide 24/7 telemetry monitoring and observation for inpatients from all disciplines throughout the hospital. The department focus is aiding in identification and prevention of acute medical events by providing monitoring across multiple platforms, and to help ensure our patients receive the highest possible care available. The Telemetry department strives to maintain the most updated evidence-based practices and equipment needed to facilitate our goals. Monitor Technicians are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach we implement at UAMS.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Six (6) months of direct patient care-related experience.
Must complete the dysrhythmia course within a 90-day evaluation period and maintain competency as a telemetry technician.
Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

PCT certified within three (3) months of hire (training provided).

Responsibilities

Performs EKG in a timely manner; cleans EKG equipment after each patient use, maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal, and problem-solves interferences of pattern; Assign an overreader in MUSE.
Enters all patient information in Epic, EKG machine, and MUSE
Other duties as assigned.