Monitor Tech

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and analyze cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors, inform the nurse on duty of any abnormalities, and initiate appropriate actions during patient care.

You will maintain equipment, record vital signs, enter orders, review test results, and assist with training new staff on monitoring systems; a High School Diploma or GED is required, with an Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 1 year Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines heartbeat patterns and monitors for abnormalities, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest; maintains records of rhythms.
• Cleans and maintains heart monitors and ensures proper functioning.
• Records patients' vital signs to provide baselines for in-patient care.
• Performs accurate order entry, retrieves testing results, and manages charts.
• Interprets test results and reports changes in heart readings to the physician or nurse.
• Assists with training new staff on medical monitoring systems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Overview

Monitor Techs observe and provide routine analysis of cardiac rhythms displayed on a telemetry monitor. Demonstrates knowledge of life threatening arrhythmias and aberrancies, informs the assigned nurse, and initiates appropriate action. Demonstrates competency in the application of all functions of the telemetry monitoring system. Performs clerical and secretarial duties.

What you will do

• Examines heartbeat patterns. Observes and monitors patients' heart monitors and checks for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias , and cardiac arrest. Maintains records and documents of cardiac rhythms.
• Cleans and maintains heart monitors and other equipment. Ensures that heart monitors are functioning correctly.
• Records patients' vital signs to provide baseline for patient records during in-patient care.
• Performs accurate and timely order entry, retrieving testing results and chart management including preparation, maintenance.
• Interprets test results and reports any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the physician or nurse in charge of the patient.
• Assists with training new staff on medical monitoring systems.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Associates Degree, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Monitor Technician experience (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.