Monitor Technician - Pediatric Telemetry - Full Time - Nights

This position may be filled as a Monitor Technician I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need.

General Summary

Under general supervision,will monitortelemetry set up on patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilitieslisted in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or withoutan accommodationmay result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsible formonitoringthe patient once nursing staff have attached patient to the telemetry unit
• Check foraccuratedate/time printout on rhythm strips
• Provide daily printings of each patient's rhythm strip
• Maintainappropriate alarmsettings for each patient
• Assistin troubleshooting monitor equipment
• Alert staff when a patient is in crisis
• PerformECG'sas needed
• Maintain supplies formonitorarea.

GeneralResponsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GEDrequired.

Experience Requirements

• Noexperiencerequired.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Associationrequiredupon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretations and performing ECG tracings is helpful.
• Good computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills that allow for developing effective working relationships with staff.