Monitor Technician II
Core
Continuous ECG monitoring of patient cardiac rhythm, responding to alarms, identifying arrhythmias, and ensuring patient safety via virtual observation.
Role type
Virtual Monitor Technician II
Builds
Patient safety monitoring and cardiac rhythm reports
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiac rhythm interpretation, alarm management, electronic medical record documentation, patient observation, AHA BLS-HCP certification
Preferred skills
Computer skills, word processing, spreadsheet software
Responsibilities
Respond to monitoring alarms and identify cardiac abnormalities; interpret cardiac rhythm strips and document in EHR; maintain uninterrupted line of sight with patients; notify nursing staff of life-threatening events; adjust alarm parameters per guidelines; orient new employees and guide volunteers/students.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC