Monitor Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuously observing and interpreting EKG/telemetry tracings to detect deviations from a patient's normal baseline. Working closely with nurses and physicians from a distance, this critical role requires interpreting cardiac rhythms and providing prompt alerts in the event of dysrhythmias to safeguard patients in critical or step-down units.

Key Responsibilities

• Cardiac Monitoring: Continuously observe, interpret, and evaluate EKG tracings on telemetry-monitored patients to identify cardiac abnormalities and arrhythmias.
• Prompt Notification: Immediately notify appropriate nursing and medical personnel of any dysrhythmias or alarming deviations from a patient's baseline.
• Documentation: Accurately document rhythm strips, patient data, and cardiac history into the electronic health record systems.
• Equipment Management: Operate monitoring systems to their full capacity, safely manage telemetry equipment, and troubleshoot hardware/battery issues.
• Patient Safety: Maintain a constant focus on safety by promoting a positive patient experience and strictly adhering to patient privacy and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/Experience: Completion of a recognized monitor technician surveillance program/course is required upon hire.  Substitution: 1 year of experience in monitor technician surveillance within the last 5 years is accepted.
• Conditional Training: Candidates without a completed program must finish an approved certificate program within 90 days of hire.
• Competency Assessment: To be fully released from orientation, all technicians must successfully pass the Sentara Basic Arrhythmia competency tool and exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE