Monitor Technician - $16-23 per hour

Inova Health System
Oakton, VA, US
$16-$23 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

Inova Health System is seeking a Monitor Technician for a job in Oakton, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Monitor Technician
  • Discipline : Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Shift : nights
  • Employment Type : Staff

The Monitor Technician performs electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretations by analyzing and recording atrial and ventricular rates and rhythms.

Measures EKG waveforms, by using accepted standards and guidelines, of which the results provide the current data required to determine appropriate treatment of arrhythmias and immediate intervention of life threatening situations.

Performs cardiac monitoring by continuously observing monitor screens for proper waveform on each telemetry patient in order to prevent loss of signal and ensure accurate capture of potential cardiac events.

Demonstrates teamwork by communicating effectively and working cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster productive working relationships.

Location - Inova Center for Personalized Health

Schedule - Night

Hours - 7 : 00PM to 7 : 00AM with Weekends

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintains rhythm strips and monitoring logs in accordance with unit policies and as evidenced by random audits of log books.
  • Notifies nurse immediately of loss of clear telemetry signal and arranges for coverage when leaving monitor room.
  • Recognizes, records and informs nurse of abnormalities / changes in patient waveforms.
  • Troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies.
  • Admits and discharges patients out of telemetry system in accordance with unit policy.
  • Participates in unit quality improvement initiatives as evidenced by attendance at staff meetings and verbalizing understanding of unit initiatives.
  • Pages STAT to Registered Nurse and healthcare team members for patients with life threatening arrhythmias and initiates MSET per unit policy.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements For Consideration

  • Minimum Education - High School or GED
  • Experience - Prior telemetry monitoring experience / EKG monitoring in a hospital setting REQUIRED

Inova Job ID #661989. Posted job title : monitor technician full-time night

13 days ago
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