Monitor Technician-Full Time
About the positionResponsibilities• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT. • Maintains visual check of monitors. • Maintains log of patients being monitored. • Provides accurate information in an informative manner respecting patient's rights. • Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm. • Troubleshoots & collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems. • Recognizes artifact & troubleshoots effectively. • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.• Performs other related duties as required. Requirements• High school diploma or equivalent. • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. • Ability to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias. • Maintain telemetry equipment. • Comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system. • Knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services. • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. • Effective verbal and written communication skills.• Good interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves• State Certification for ECG. • ECG certificate program or equivalent. Benefits• Equal Opportunity Employer. • Accessibility accommodations for applicants. Apply tot his job