Monitoring Technician

Washington, District of Columbia

Employer: Medstar
Industry: Patient Support Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Monitors patient electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and/or nursing units. Reports, documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training, such as in anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiographic interpretation.
Experience
  • 6 to 12 months experience required
Licenses and Certifications
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.\r\r
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
  • May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
  • knowledge of arrhythmias is required and computer skills are preferred.
  • Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic/hemodynamic parameters.
  • Sets-up telemetry units for new admissions from the Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room, etc. Registers pertinent information in the computer.
  • Reports unusual baseline readings and/or patient heart rhythm variations to appropriate medical/nursing staff members.
  • Documents monitoring information/variations for each assigned patient and shift observed. Completes written summary shift report and distributes, as appropriate.
  • Places and removes monitor on patient and sets appropriate alarm parameters in the computer.
  • Assists with the patient billing process by providing appropriate documentation and admits/discharges patient in the computer system, as appropriate.
  • Performs 12 lead EKG's on admission of patient and/or STAT.
  • Maintains monitoring equipment, such as changing batteries, cleaning electrodes, etc. Interacts with Biomedical Department related to system/equipment problems.
  • Monitors supply inventory levels and replaces supplies, e.g. EKG paper, cables, alcohol prep, etc.
  • Reviews stored information and clears/updates patient historical information, as appropriate.
  • Ensures that work environment is clean and organized at all times.
    • Created: 2024-09-11
    Reference: req34295
    Country: United States
    State: District of Columbia
    City: Washington
    ZIP: 20010

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