What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitoring Technician position at medstar-pilot?
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).
