Monitor Technician - Nights

St. Dominic Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Hospital is seeking a monitors technician to oversee cardiac rhythm interpretation on telemetry monitors. This role requires timely recording of rhythms every 8 hours and as needed, with immediate reporting of any dysrhythmias to the nurse.

The technician will identify interference and artifacts, troubleshoot monitor issues, and manage the telemetry transmitter under supervision, ensuring reliable monitoring across patients.

Qualifications

• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and records monitor strips every 8 hours and as needed.
• Recognizes and reports dysrhythmias to the nurse immediately.
• Recognizes interference and artifact and troubleshoots problems.
• Seeks consultation when there are limitations in cardiac interpretation.
• Responsible for dispensing and retrieving telemetry transmitter.

Responsibilities

• Interprets cardiac rhythms and records monitor strips for telemetry patients every 8 hours and as needed.
• Recognizes and reports dysrhythmias to the nurse immediately.
• Identifies interference/artifacts and troubleshoots monitor issues.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication with nursing staff

Tools

EKG monitoring equipment

Telemetry transmitter

Job description

The Monitor Tech monitors patients EKG rhythm patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in rhythms. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

1. Interpretation & Reporting of Cardiac Monitoring
   1. Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and records monitor strips on the cardiac monitoring form on all telemetry patients every 8 hours and as needed.
   2. Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the nurse.
   3. Recognizes interference and artifact and is able to troubleshoot and correct problems.
   4. Recognizes limitations in cardiac interpretation and seeks consultation when appropriate.
   5. Responsible for dispensing and retrieving telemetry transmitter.
2. Quality
   1. Demonstrates good knowledge regarding medical terminology.
   2. Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs. Attends an annual EKG course to maintain proficiency in interpretation of EKG strips.
3. Other Duties As Assigned
   1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.