Monitor Technician
Core
Provides intensive care technical support, continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, and selected patient care duties under RN supervision in a Critical Care Unit.
Role type
Monitor Technician (Telemetry/Unit Secretary)
Builds
Patient care services, telemetry monitoring logs, and unit documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, patient care assistance, equipment cleaning, medical transcription, patient orientation, supply management
Preferred skills
BLS, PEARS, CPI
Technologies
Telemetry central station, order entry system
Responsibilities
Monitor cardiac telemetry and report dysrhythmias to RNs; perform direct patient care tasks assigned by RNs; clean equipment and patient rooms; transcribe physician orders and manage patient documentation; orient patients to treatment areas and care plans; transport supplies and equipment; function as unit secretary and focal communication source.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff