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. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job