Monitor Technician

Trinity Health System • Steubenville, OH

32d

About The Position

The monitor technician is responsible for the continuous observation and documentation of cardiac rhythms and identification of any change.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• BLS required within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient flow (i.e. admissions, discharges, transfers and tests/procedures).
• Maintains adequate unit supplies, mindful of cost and waste.
• Relays pertinent information to team members, charge nurse, and next shift in a timely manner.
• Performs appropriately in crisis situations, relaying and obtaining information as needed.
• Recognizes importance of information received and prioritizes communication.
• Receives and issues change of shift telemetry report.
• Immediately reports significant monitor changes and documents name of person spoken to.
• Set up telemetry equipment for new admissions according to established procedures
• Sets and maintains telemetry alarms as designated by physicians and/or hospital policy.
• Uses knowledge of basic cardiac arrhythmia to interpret rhythm strips according to hospital policy. Observes telemetry screen continuously, looking away only for a few seconds (i.e., not doing detailed orders, reaching, etc.).
• Scores a minimum of 85% on annual basic cardiac monitoring test.
• “Other duties as assigned by management”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED