Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station and recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms. Documents rhythm changes and reports them promptly according to established protocols. The role requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition and includes ensuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. The technician may also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Successful completion of an EKG class within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background is highly preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
BLS certification (AHA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor patients’ electrocardiographic activity and remain aware of each patient’s baseline rhythm.
Immediately communicate rhythm changes, ectopy, and other relevant findings to appropriate nursing staff, and document communications appropriately.
Accurately document information obtained from cardiac monitoring equipment.
When required, log pulse oximetry readings and report alarms or deviations from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
Perform clerical tasks related to patient medical records, including placing strip reviews and alarm records in the medical record promptly when applicable to the facility or location.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, staff, patients, and family members, and facilitate communication with appropriate caregivers.
Ensure monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use; use and maintain them properly.
Perform assigned department maintenance duties and ensure equipment is clean and functioning properly.
Notify the Director and/or Biomedical Engineering promptly of equipment malfunctions.
Demonstrate professionalism in teamwork and communication.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.