Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

Job details
Job type
Full-time
Medical specialty
Cardiology
Telemetry
 
Full job description
Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment. Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms
Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry
Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients
Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes
Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients
Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients
Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance
Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test
Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required
Licenses/Certification

Current BLS certification
EKG certification preferred
Experience

No prior experience required