Monitor Tech College Station, TX Job Details Full-time $15.30
61 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Medical documentation Calibration Medical equipment operation Labeling ECG equipment Patient safety EMT experience Basic life support Cleaning 1 year Patient emergency assistance Cardiovascular patient monitoring Hospital experience Entry level Patient observation EMT-B Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation. To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention. Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered. Sets up, calibrates and Maintains settings and alarms on telemetry module. Obtains rhythm strip at beginning of shift, on admission and whenever changes occur. Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval Trouble shoots telemetry equipment, Ensures monitors are functioning properly, ensure telemetry supplies are readily available. Accounts for all telemetry transmitters, Verifies daily telemetry charges Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip and notifies appropriate staff Assists in answering telephone, ensures transmitters are properly cleaned between patients. Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in‐services and Code Validation within given time frame, attends unit‐based in‐services, attends monthly departmental meetings. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, i.e., floating to other areas Job Requirements Required Graduate from an accredited EKG Technician Program, upon hire and Completed Internship at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center or One (1) year of experience as a Monitor Tech, EMT, or Paramedic Basic Life Support
- CPR, within 14
- days Where You'll Work St. Joseph Health
- Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX.
Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services. Pay Range $15.30
61 /hour
