Monitor Technician
Saint Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus available based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY    

The monitor tech provides continuous cardiac monitor observation and the documentation of the patient's rhythm on both a routinely designated schedule and episodically for changes in the patient's baseline rhythm or for any arrhythmias should they develop. Must pass EKG testing.                            

Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change. Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients. Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages. Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.