Job Description

Join to apply for the MONITOR TECH role at AHMC HealthCare 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the MONITOR TECH role at AHMC HealthCare The Monitor Tech is to be responsible for continuous telemetry monitoring. POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other Duties May Be Assigned)

1. Manage the telemetry central workstation and related equipment.
2. Responsible for coordinating maintenance of telemetry equipment.

Notifies biomedical engineering in the event of telemetry equipment failure, as needed. Assists in placing leads and changing batteries promptly. 3 Responsible for initial dysrhythmia recognition with appropriate documentation. Deletes false alarms (alarm review) every shift, and as appropriate. Notifies appropriate nurse of rhythm changes/dysrhythmia immediately. (Also notifies charge nurse). Runs and mounts rhythm strips once each shift and as needed. Labels monitors with patient name and room numbers, as needed. 4 Coordinate census, admission, and discharge data. 5 Coordinate patient admission and discharge information on the unit. Assists in maintaining census, admission, and discharge board, telemetry shift report, and census log. Helps assure empty rooms are ready for new patients. Maintains assignment book for current shift. Maintains census number (projected patients for the start of the next shift) and notifies staffing office of changes, as needed. Verifies unused telemetry transmitter availability, every shift. Prepares for room assignments. Assigns monitors and admits patients to monitor. Receives and documents initial patient assignment to unit from Admitting Department, or nursing supervisor, as needed. 6 Ensure a professional, helpful working environment by upholding the hospital standards. Assures a qualified person (Telemetry RN) is accountable for monitors if it is necessary to leave the nurses station at any time. Maintains a neat, orderly work environment. 7 Assist RNs, Supervisor, and unit clerk, as requested, and as time allows. Assists in answering phones promptly. Provides assistance to patients/families and physicians regarding patient location, patient rhythms, and general information in a prompt and courteous manner.

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Previous monitor technician experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

EKG certification. BLS certification.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Able to pass EKG Rhythm recognition exam. Excellent communication skills. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AHMC HealthCare by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Electrocardiograph Technician roles. Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr AHMC Healthcare

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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