What are the responsibilities and job description for the Submission for the position: Monitor Technician - (Job Number: 24011898) position at Baylor Scott & White Healthcare?
Location / Facility Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
Specialty / Department / Practice Emergency Department
Shift / Schedule Full time Nights with (3)12 hour shifts & rotating weekend
JOB SUMMARY
The Monitor Technician monitors, records, interprets and documents the electrocardiograph tracings of patients on telemetry monitors. This position recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- 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 person.
- Sets up central station. Monitors alarms, troubleshoots false alarms, and corrects improper placement.
- Helps with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection. Labels monitor strips to show 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.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
BENEFITS
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