Monitor Technician-Full Time

About the position

Responsibilities
• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual check of monitors.
• Maintains log of patients being monitored.
• Provides accurate information in an informative manner respecting patient’s rights.
• Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm.
• Troubleshoots & collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems.
• Recognizes artifact & troubleshoots effectively.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias.
• Maintain telemetry equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system.
• Knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
• State Certification for ECG.
• ECG certificate program or equivalent.

Benefits
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Accessibility accommodations for applicants.