MONITOR TECHNICIAN

Conway Medical Center•Conway, SC

About The Position

The Monitor Technician (MT) is responsible for ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and promptly notifying RNs and other clinicians of changes in cardiac rhythms according to clinician or provider orders. The role includes measuring and interpreting patient heart rhythms; initiating and discontinuing monitoring equipment upon admission, transfer, or discharge; configuring equipment as needed; and performing clerical duties related to patient admission, discharge, and documentation. The MT answers telephones and communicates clearly with units and providers, including providing complete information about rhythm changes. The MT gives reports to oncoming shifts, prioritizes and organizes assignments, and adjusts priorities as situations change. The position also includes orienting and mentoring new staff, serving as a resource for training and troubleshooting, maintaining and stocking designated equipment including telemetry and transport monitors, replacing defective equipment, and reporting equipment failures. The MT must protect confidential information concerning patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors, and be willing to return to work during emergencies, including inclement weather, mass casualties, and internal disasters. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Proof of successful completion of a Dysrhythmia course and EKG exam before completion of orientation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong PC skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience monitoring ECG/dysrhythmia in a physician's office, clinic, hospital, or similar setting.
Prior experience as a hospital-based Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms and notify RNs and other clinicians promptly of rhythm or rate changes according to clinician or provider orders.
Measure and interpret patient heart rhythms.
Initiate and discontinue monitoring equipment when patients are admitted, transferred, or discharged, and configure equipment as necessary.
Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
Answer telephones and communicate clearly with units, providers, and unit personnel, particularly when reporting rhythm changes.
Provide reports to oncoming shifts and organize, prioritize, and adjust work assignments as situations change.
Orient and mentor new staff members and serve as a resource for training and troubleshooting.
Maintain and stock designated equipment, including telemetry and transport monitors; replace defective equipment and report failures.
Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
Be willing to return to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, mass casualties, and internal disasters.
Complete other duties as assigned.