Job Summary / Purpose

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• The monitor technician is responsible for the continuous observation and documentation of cardiac rhythms and identification of any change. 
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Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Monitor Tech include but are not limited to the following:

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• Coordinates patient flow (i.e. admissions, discharges, transfers and tests/procedures).
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• Maintains adequate unit supplies, mindful of cost and waste.
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• Relays pertinent information to team members, charge nurse, and next shift in a timely manner.
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• Performs appropriately in crisis situations, relaying and obtaining information as needed.
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• Recognizes importance of information received and prioritizes communication.
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• Receives and issues change of shift telemetry report.
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• Immediately reports significant monitor changes and documents name of person spoken to.
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• Set up telemetry equipment for new admissions according to established procedures
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• Sets and maintains telemetry alarms as designated by physicians and/or hospital policy.
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• Uses knowledge of basic cardiac arrhythmia to interpret rhythm strips according to hospital policy.  Observes telemetry screen continuously, looking away only for a few seconds (i.e., not doing detailed orders, reaching, etc.). 
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• Scores a minimum of 85% on annual basic cardiac monitoring test.
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• “Other duties as assigned by management”
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Minimum Qualifications