Monitor Tech

Job description

Description Job Summary: To continually observe the patient electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns and to recognize and report arrhythmias to medical/nursing staff. To document and record information in the patient record. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. Responsibilities: - Observes ECG monitors and reports to appropriate staff the necessary information, including but not limited to patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and/or life-threatening situations. - Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers. - Records information in patient log and maintains accurate, neat account of patient's cardiac monitoring status during episode of care. Identifies and records patient's rhythm a minimum of every 12 hours or with any significant changes in patient rhythm and/or condition. - Gives and receives report on pertinent patient/monitor data to/from incoming/outgoing shift personnel and/or remote monitoring units. - Admits and discharges patients from the telemetry monitor. Maintains accurate census of patients on the unit. - Answers direct monitor...