Monitor Technician
Core
Monitors patients on cardiac telemetry, evaluates cardiac rhythms, and notifies staff of life-threatening arrhythmias.
Role type
clinical monitor technician
Builds
patient monitoring services for hospital cardiac units
Domain
healthcare / cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry monitoring, ECG performance, Holter monitor setup, patient preparation, electrode placement, report typing, infection control protocols
Preferred skills
previous cardiac monitor technician experience
Technologies
Meditech System, cardiac telemetry computers, Holter monitors, ECG machines
Responsibilities
Perform real-time arrhythmia monitoring and interpretation; prepare and type over-read reports; perform STAT electrocardiograms; hook up Holter and cardiac event monitors; maintain equipment and patient records; adhere to safety and infection control policies.
Seniority
entry-level to mid-level clinical staff