Monitor Tech

Performs various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine or stress test machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Runs a strip per department protocol. Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information.
• Notifies Biomed of any equipment problems.
• Assists in training new Monitor Techs.
• Minimum Requirements
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Completion of basic EKG examination if not already completed.
• Experience: Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee. Or equivalent.
• Preferred Requirements
• Education: One (1) year experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech, Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting.
• Certifications: Specialty areas Basic Life Support (BLS).

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