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MONITORING TECHNICIAN

MedStar Health
Washington, DC, United States
$19.6K-$29.6K a year
Full-time

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Monitoring Technician to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!

As a Monitoring Technician, you will monitor patients' electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic / hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and / or nursing units.

Reports, documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.

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Primary Duties :

Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic / hemodynamic parameters. Set-up telemetry units for new admissions from the Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room, etc.

Registers pertinent information in the computer.

Reports unusual baseline readings and / or patient heart rhythm variations to appropriate medical / nursing staff members.

Documents monitoring information / variations for each assigned patient and shift observed. Completes written summary shift report and distributes, as appropriate.

  • Places and removes monitor on patient and sets appropriate alarm parameters in the computer. Assists with the patient billing process by providing appropriate documentation and admits / discharges patient in the computer system, as appropriate.
  • Performs 12 lead EKGs on admission of patient and / or STAT. Maintains monitoring equipment, such as changing batteries, cleaning electrodes, etc.

Interacts with Biomedical Department related to system / equipment problems.

Monitors supply inventory levels and replace supplies, e.g., EKG paper, cables, alcohol prep, etc. Reviews stored information and clears / updates patient historical information, as appropriate.

Ensures that the work environment is always clean and organized.

Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training, such as in anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiographic interpretation.
  • 6 to 12 months' experience.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $19.550 -$29.644

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