Monitoring Technician

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks a Telemetry/ Monitor Technician to observe ECG and basic physiologic readings in the Cardiology and nursing units. You will set up telemetry for new admissions, document readings, and escalate unusual rhythms to staff.

You will also assist with billing documentation and patient admissions in the hospital computer system. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 90 days, and 6–12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to 1 year of specialized training in anatomy, physiology and electrocardiographic interpretation may be required.
• 6 to 12 months of experience required.
• CPR certification within 90 days required; other unit certifications may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Monitors ECG and basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters.
• Sets up telemetry units for new admissions and registers information in the system.
• Reports abnormal readings to medical/nursing staff.
• Documents monitoring data and completes shift reports.
• Places/removes monitors and sets alarm parameters in the system.
• Assists with billing documentation and patient admissions/discharges in the computer system.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs on admission or STAT.
• Maintains monitoring equipment and coordinates with Biomed for issues.
• Monitors stock levels and restocks supplies.
• Ensures clean, organized work environment.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Computer skills

Arrhythmia knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ECG-related training (anatomy/physiology/ECG interpretation)

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Monitors patient electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and/or nursing units. Reports documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic/hemodynamic parameters.
• Sets-up telemetry units for new admissions from the Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Operating Room etc. Registers pertinent information in the computer.
• Reports unusual baseline readings and/or patient heart rhythm variations to appropriate medical/nursing staff members.
• Documents monitoring information/variations for each assigned patient and shift observed. Completes written summary shift report and distributes as appropriate.
• Places and removes monitor on patient and sets appropriate alarm parameters in the computer.
• Assists with the patient billing process by providing appropriate documentation and admits/discharges patient in the computer system as appropriate.
• Performs 12 lead EKG's on admission of patient and/or STAT.
• Maintains monitoring equipment such as changing batteries cleaning electrodes etc. Interacts with Biomedical Department related to system/equipment problems.
• Monitors supply inventory levels and replaces supplies e.g. EKG paper cables alcohol prep etc.
• Reviews stored information and clears/updates patient historical information as appropriate.
• Ensures that work environment is clean and organized at all times.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training such as in anatomy physiology and electrocardiographic interpretation.

Experience

• 6 to 12 months experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.
• knowledge of arrhythmias is required and computer skills are preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $21.26 - USD $32.24 /Hr.