Monitor Tech
Core
Trained member of the nursing team providing 24/7 telemetry monitoring and observation for inpatients to aid in identification and prevention of acute cardiac and respiratory events.
Role type
Telemetry Monitor Technician (Nursing Team)
Builds
Patient monitoring and early warning systems for acute cardiac/respiratory events
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient monitoring, rhythm strip interpretation, equipment maintenance, dysrhythmia course completion, BLS certification
Preferred skills
Nursing assistant certification, military corpsman experience, 1+ year direct patient care experience
Responsibilities
Monitor patients on remote telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, notify nursing staff of patient status changes, maintain monitoring equipment, adhere to clinical programs policies and standards