Monitor Tech

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

Job summary

rivhs in Newport News, VA is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and analyze cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors and relay findings to the nursing team. The role supports patient safety and requires attention to life-threatening arrhythmias and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include monitoring heartbeat patterns, maintaining equipment, recording vital signs, and assisting with training staff on monitoring systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Examines heartbeat patterns and monitors patients' heart rhythms for abnormalities.
• Cleans and maintains heart monitors and ensures proper functioning.
• Records patients' vital signs to provide baselines for in-patient care.
• Performs accurate and timely order entry and chart management.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG/EKG interpretation

Record-keeping

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Telemetry monitor

ECG machine

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)