Monitor Technician (Labor Pool)

Riverside Hospital•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitor Techs observe and provide routine analysis of cardiac rhythms displayed on a telemetry monitor. They demonstrate knowledge of life threatening arrhythmias and aberrancies, inform the assigned nurse, and initiate appropriate action. The role requires competency in the application of all functions of the telemetry monitoring system and involves performing clerical and secretarial duties. This position is part of a labor pool, meaning hours are as needed, typically in 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
1 year Monitor Technician experience

Responsibilities

Examines heartbeat patterns.
Observes and monitors patients' heart monitors and checks for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.
Maintains records and documents of cardiac rhythms.
Cleans and maintains heart monitors and other equipment.
Ensures that heart monitors are functioning correctly.
Records patients' vital signs to provide baseline for patient records during in-patient care.
Performs accurate and timely order entry, retrieving testing results and chart management including preparation, maintenance.
Interprets test results and reports any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the physician or nurse in charge of the patient.
Assists with training new staff on medical monitoring systems.
Provides routine analysis of cardiac rhythms displayed on a telemetry monitor.
Demonstrates knowledge of life threatening arrhythmias and aberrancies, informs the assigned nurse, and initiates appropriate action.
Demonstrates competency in the application of all functions of the telemetry monitoring system.
Performs clerical and secretarial duties.