Monitoring Technician

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe patient ECG and basic vital parameters in the Cardiology department and nursing units. You will document rhythm changes and assist with patient monitoring, setup telemetry for new admissions, and support billing and records accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6–12 months of related experience, CPR certification within 90 days, and familiarity with ECG interpretation; attention to detail and clear

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe patient ECG and basic hemodynamic parameters.
• Set up telemetry units for new admissions from ER/ICU/OR.
• Report unusual readings to medical staff.
• Document monitoring information for each patient and shift.
• Place and remove monitors; set alarm parameters.
• Assist with patient billing by documenting and admitting/discharging in the system.

Skills

Arrhythmia knowledge

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year technical training (anatomy/physiology/ECG interpretation)

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

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.