Monitor Tech

Job description

Position Summary Performs various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Responsible for the set-up of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed. - 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....