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