Monitor Technician

Position Summary

This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients' monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.

Core Functions

• Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients.
• Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients.
• Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards.
• Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
• Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Maintains and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
• Completion of unit-approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on-the-job training, with a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.