Cardiac Monitor Technician **7p-7a Full Time**

Job description

Overview The Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for constant observation of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes in tracings. The Monitor Tech will maintain a log of all telemetry patients at their assigned station including patient identifiers, cardiac monitor identification numbers, time and rhythm on a shift to shift basis with appropriate rhythm strip documentation. The Monitor Tech is responsible for documenting rhythm interpretations for their assigned station during their shift. Additional rhythm strips and interpretations will be documented in the event of any abnormal cardiac events. Responsibilities: - Coordinates clerical unit functions to provide safe and smooth operations by: Adhering to cardiac monitor responsibilities: - Observation of cardiac monitoring status on all patients. For breaks and lunch, makes sure that the monitor station is attended by qualified staff. - Validates cardiac alarms have been assigned as ordered by the provider - Assures that unit staff assignments and related contact information are recorded correctly. - Notifies staff of alarms, changes in cardiac rhythm, and when there i...