Monitor Technician

Cooper University Hospital•Cape May Court House, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the continuous surveillance of the monitors of cardiac telemetry patients. Observes and documents information associated with patients on cardiac monitoring and telemetry system. Continually observes cardiac monitors of telemetry and dialysis patients; reports changes and/or irregularities in rhythm patterns to the professional nurse. Diagnoses and records individual rhythm strips on all patients’ charts after calculating rate, rhythm and interval measurements. Maintains continuous shift record of heart rate changes, ectopic beats, alarms status, intravenous anti-arrhythmic therapies and other pertinent data. Completes a written and verbal SBAR report at the end of each shift. Maintains patient census and data sheets, prepares records for transfer. Maintains adequate monitoring stock supplies. Performs other duties as assigned by the charge nurse.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.

Responsibilities

Continuous surveillance of cardiac telemetry patients' monitors.
Observing and documenting information associated with patients on cardiac monitoring and telemetry system.
Continually observing cardiac monitors of telemetry and dialysis patients.
Reporting changes and/or irregularities in rhythm patterns to the professional nurse.
Diagnosing and recording individual rhythm strips on all patients’ charts after calculating rate, rhythm and interval measurements.
Maintaining continuous shift record of heart rate changes, ectopic beats, alarms status, intravenous anti-arrhythmic therapies and other pertinent data.
Completing a written and verbal SBAR report at the end of each shift.
Maintaining patient census and data sheets.
Preparing records for transfer.
Maintaining adequate monitoring stock supplies.
Performing other duties as assigned by the charge nurse.