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MedStar Health
Monitor Tech
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$49,887 / year median in Maryland
+4% projected growth
Job Description
About the Job General Summary of Position Monitors patients on the telemetry consoles. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Documents rhythm every two hours on EKG flow sheet. Immediately reports any change in cardiac rhythm to the nurse. Obtains strips of irregularities. Maintains charge requisitions on monitored patients. Makes nursing personnel aware of need for replacement of patient electrodes and/or newly monitored patients to be connected. Maintains safe and effective operation of the Monitoring Console at all times. Ensures that paper loaders are full. Monitors assigned telemetry console. Obtains monitor strips at the start of each shift interprets strip puts date and time on each strip and places it on flow sheet. Provides a verbal report to relief persons and gives a patient report to oncoming technicians. Verifies and adjusts alarm limits as established for the levels appropriate to the individual patient. Verifies alarms are on at all times. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent. required Experience Less than 1 year 6 months experience with emergency situations and maintaining continuous strips of cardiac rhythms required Licenses and Certifications Completion of the Monitor Technician Program. required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.