Monitor Tech - Nights

Monitor Technician

The Monitor Technician monitors, records, interprets, and documents patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors. This position recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff.

Position: Monitor Technician Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Schedule: FT, Nights

The Monitor Technician operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers. They observe and document ECG monitors following guidelines. Reports necessary information like patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and life-threatening situations to appropriate staff. They maintain, monitor, clean equipment and report any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed person. They set up central station. Monitor alarms, troubleshoot false alarms, and correct improper placement. They help with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection. Labels monitor strips to show events like defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR, and code medication administration. They record information in the patient's log and keep an accurate, neat account of the patient's cardiac monitoring status during care. Identifies and records the patient's rhythm and changes in rhythm and condition.

Must enroll in the right educational program to receive the Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if not currently certified. Understand heart anatomy and physiology related to waves, complexes, time, and voltage. This is shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation. Knowledge of telemetry services. Verbal and written communication skills. Relational skills. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adjust to changes in the workload and work schedules. Ability to set priorities, make critical selections, and respond quickly to emergencies. Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional way.

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) One Year of Experience

Baylor University Medical Center