Monitor Tech (Labor Pool)

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and analyze cardiac rhythms on telemetry, inform the nurse, and initiate actions as needed. You will handle monitoring system functions and perform clerical tasks to support patient care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate degree preferred. One year of monitor technician experience is favored, and accuracy in records is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year monitor technician experience preferred.
• Ability to document data accurately and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Examine heartbeat patterns and monitor patients' heart rhythms for abnormalities.
• Cleans and maintains heart monitors and ensures proper functioning.
• Record vital signs to provide baseline data for inpatient care.
• Enter orders accurately and retrieve test results for chart management.
• Interpret test results and report changes to the physician or nurse in charge.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Records management

Clerical skills

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

Labor Pool (as needed)

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 .