Monitor Technician (Level I) - Telemetry - Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for monitoring telemetry set up on patients. This role may be filled as a Monitor Technician I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need. The technician will monitor the patient once nursing staff have attached the patient to the telemetry unit, check for accurate date/time printout on rhythm strips, and provide daily printings of each patient’s rhythm strip. Maintaining appropriate alarm settings for each patient, assisting in troubleshooting monitor equipment, and alerting staff when a patient is in crisis are key responsibilities. The role also includes performing ECGs as needed and maintaining supplies for the monitor area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required
No experience required
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
Good computer skills
Good interpersonal skills that allow for developing effective working relationships with staff

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretations and performing ECG tracings is helpful

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring the patient once nursing staff have attached patient to the telemetry unit
Check for accurate date/time printout on rhythm strips
Provide daily printings of each patient’s rhythm strip
Maintain appropriate alarm settings for each patient
Assist in troubleshooting monitor equipment
Alert staff when a patient is in crisis
Perform ECG’s as needed
Maintain supplies for monitor area
Performs other duties as assigned