Monitor Tech

Monitor Tech - 7A

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

Competitive Benefits:

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective: The Monitor Technician is responsible for the monitoring of cardiac monitors to notify Nursing Units of abnormal variations.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Confirm the name of the nurse caring for each telemetry patient on the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring Unit (CTMU) monitor and update each shift.
• Observe cardiac monitors and listen for alarms to identify abnormal heart rhythm variations and report changes to nursing staff immediately; post strips on patient records per guidelines.
• Print and interpret cardiac strips at patient admission, once per shift and when rhythm abnormalities occur; place strips on the Waveform/ECG Mounting Form and deliver to appropriate units.
• After discontinuation of telemetry, clean the transmitter and cardiac leads with bactericidal solution and store in the telemetry transmitter cabinet.
• Monitor telemetry equipment for effectiveness, report problems to the Director, activate the Service Disruption/Emergency Operations Plan during outages, and notify nursing supervisors.
• Perform clerical duties, prepare requisitions for supplies, obtain Director authorization as needed, and assist in maintaining a clean station and department.

Required

Education & Experience:

1‑6 months of related experience; must be able to pass an EKG exam.

Required License/

Certifications:

N/A

Seniority Level: Internship

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other – Hospitals and Health Care