Monitor Technician examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Being a Monitor Technician provides notes to medical staff in charge of the patient. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Additionally, Monitor Technician may require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Monitor Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Monitor Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | Days |
United States
Position
Overview: DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring all
patients on cardiac telemetry units; identifies rhythms, changes, and
dysrhythmias; maintains communication with nursing; and states/reports to the
charge nurse. Expectation is for all
performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System
procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance
and publications for health care employees.
Education: Special
Demands:
Must be a high school graduate or
equivalent; successful completion of a course in medical terminology
desirable. Must be able to successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify
rhythms and arrhythmias.
License:
N/A
Certification:
Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position
orientation. Must maintain current BCLS certification.
Experience:
2 years medical clinical operations preferred.
Reports to:
Nurse Manager; Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately
active: involves frequent requirements to move about the office, move about
the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service
area. Work involves exerting a
negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or
otherwise move objects, including the human body. Employee is responsible for safely moving,
lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients, with assistance,
up to 350 pounds. Expected to use safe lifting practices in all areas of job
performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed,
regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or
additional staff.
Work involves
using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to
exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of
infectious disease. Work involves
using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or
fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer
keyboard.
Work involves
being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or
without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work
requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring
an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor
to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be
active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned
with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the
hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental
faculties/assessment and decision making abilities during intense crisis or
emergency situations. Must demonstrate
superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give
information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive
to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability
to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative
and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must
possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability
to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology
(i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MicroSoft products, and to access and update
digital medical files.