Monitor Technician

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicates changes to the nursing staff.

• Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
• Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Initiate code blues.
• Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
• Check and verify lead placement on patients.
• Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
• Place patient identification sticker on monitor.
• Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition.
• Equipment and Instruments:
  Clean equipment after each patient use.
• Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer.
• Test equipment for proper working order.
• Ensure that equipment is in good working condition.
• Report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Maintain work area clean and orderly.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.