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Baylor Scott & White Health · 2 days ago

Monitor Tech

Woodway, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Baylor Scott & White Health is a healthcare institution seeking a Monitor Technician. The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring and documenting patients' electrocardiograph tracings, recognizing arrhythmias, and ensuring proper operation of cardiac monitoring equipment.

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Responsibilities

Monitors, records, interprets and documents the electrocardiograph tracings of patients on telemetry monitors

Recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff

Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system and rhythm printers

Observes and documents ECG monitors according to established guidelines, and reports to appropriate staff the necessary information such as patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and life-threatening situations

Maintains, monitors, cleans equipment and reports any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed individual

Sets up central station

Monitors alarms, troubleshoots false alarms, and corrects improper lead placement

Assists with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection

Labels monitor strips to indicate significant events such as defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR and code medication administration

Records information in patient's log and maintains accurate, neat account of patient's cardiac monitoring status during episode of care

Identifies and records patient's rhythm and changes in patient rhythm and condition

Qualification

Cardiac monitoring systemsTelemetry servicesAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeProfessionalismVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityDecision making

Required

Must be enrolled in appropriate educational program to receive Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if current certification is not held

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation

Knowledge of telemetry services

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team

Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedules

Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergencies

Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience