Monitor Technician

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Performs set up of cardiac telemetry including patient preparation. Monitors patients on telemetry by computer or trans telephonically. Evaluates cardiac rhythms and notifies the appropriate persons about serious or life-threatening arrhythmias. Creates and types over read reports. Processes and maintains appropriate patient and departmental records. Performs ECGs as needed. Hook up Holter and cardiac event monitors as needed. Maintains and promotes Saint Louis University Hospital service standards. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time) Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: Position Accountabilities 1) Performs telemetry monitoring (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 35% Criteria: A) Completes job duties within a required timeframe, according to established schedules or requirements of workflow. B) Performs patient preparation, electrode placement, and patient instruction. C) Corrects problems resulting in poor quality signals. D) Plans all work steps to...