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Monitor Tech
San Antonio, Texas Northeast Baptist HospitalWho We Are
The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient’s age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and
analysis. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
General Functions:
• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.
• Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change
• Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary
• Maintains small equipment log
• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy
• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages
• Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results
• Monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services
• Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities
QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of an ECG course is preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire
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