Monitor Technician I- Med/Surg/Telemetry - FT Days- MHW
Core
Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias and patient deterioration, and initiate emergency responses for lethal arrhythmias or cardiac arrest under RN supervision.
Role type
Monitor Technician (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry)
Builds
Continuous ECG monitoring and patient safety interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiac Monitoring
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECG/EKG interpretation, arrhythmia identification, emergency response activation, telemetry system operation, electrode attachment, patient monitoring
Preferred skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability to changes
Technologies
Telemetry monitors, ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection systems, rhythm printers
Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; identify deviations from baseline and signs of deterioration; activate emergency response for cardiac arrest; document ECG tracings and patient status; attach electrodes for continuous monitoring; correct monitoring artifacts; report abnormalities to nursing staff.
Seniority
Entry-level, requires 6 months experience post-training