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Monitoring Technician

medstar-pilot
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2025


Job Summary: 

MedStar Health is looking for a Monitoring Technician to join our team!  

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. 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 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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