MONITOR TECHNICIAN II
About The Position
The Virtual Monitor Technician II is primarily responsible for continuous ECG monitoring of patients’ cardiac rhythms and also assists with patient transport to procedural and inpatient areas. The role provides cardiac monitoring for patients cared for in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. It is based at Carilion Clinic Parkview in Roanoke, Virginia, and is not a work-from-home position. This is a full-time position working day, evening, or night shifts, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus for qualifying external hires who meet applicable guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Must successfully complete the annual Cardiac Monitor Assessment.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Assure continuity of patient care.
- Respond to monitoring alarms; identify abnormalities; interpret cardiac arrhythmias; triage actionable events; evaluate trends; notify nurses according to alarm-management protocols; adjust alarm parameters according to procedural guidelines; and document significant occurrences in the medical record.
- Maintain safe patient monitoring by ensuring alarms remain on with appropriate limits in accordance with Clinical Alarm Standards.
- Respond immediately to life-threatening arrhythmias and notify the appropriate response team within one minute.
- Recognize changes in ST segments, QT intervals, SpO2 waveforms, and blood pressure measurements, and immediately communicate abnormal findings to the nurse.
- Follow the Leads Off protocol and document patients’ whereabouts throughout the monitoring period.
- Continuously observe cardiac monitors and patient status for assigned cardiac-monitored patients.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms using strips at defined intervals and document results in the Electronic Medical Record according to departmental policy.
- Assist with patient transport to procedural and inpatient areas.
- Orient new employees and, as needed, provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
