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Valleywise Health
Monitor Technician
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$43,211 / year median in Arizona
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Monitor Technician provides monitoring surveillance on a special care unit by assisting in the continuous observation and alerting staff quickly of changes in patient activity that may contribute to a fall, injury, or elopement. You will be assigned to support the provision of a safe environment for patients who meet the following criteria: Suicidal patient Administrative hold patient Pediatric patients not boarded in a secured area and/or at risk of harm Impulsive Self-injurious Cognitively impaired/confused Unsteady gait The Monitor Tech collaborates with all unit members, including the patient and family, and is vital to patient care.