Monitor Technician

Job Description

Observes patients electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and video monitors. Alerts clinicians to any changes in patient rates, rhythms, and arrhythmia occurrences.

Job Responsibility

1.Observes patients electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and video monitors.
2.Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains document strips. Reports arrhythmias to clinicians responsible for patient.
3.Obtains baseline strips for all patients monitored during each shift.
4.Replaces patients ECG electrode pads, wires, and batteries, as needed.
5.Obtains patient EKG data, as needed.
6.Regularly checks and cleans related emergency equipment. 
7.Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Prior relevant experience, preferred.

Prior experience with telemetry monitoring, preferred.

Certification in cardiac monitoring, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail  
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).