Monitoring Technician

General Summary of Position


MedStar Health is looking for a Monitoring Technician t o join our team at Washington Hospital Center!

As a Monitoring Technician , you will monitor patients' 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.

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Primary Duties:

• Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic/hemodynamic parameters. Set -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 EKGs 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 replace supplies, e.g., EKG paper, cables, alcohol prep, etc. Reviews stored information and clears/updates patient historical information, as appropriate . Ensures that the work environment is always clean and organized.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training, such as in anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiographic interpretation.

• 6 to 12 months' experience.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) .

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This position has a hiring range of $19.550 -\r$29.644