Monitor Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous surveillance of patient telemetry.
• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and related parameters.
• Documents findings per protocol.
• Promptly alerts the care team to significant changes.
• Cleans and tracks all telemetry devices.
• Cleans and tracks all vocera devices.
• Ensures accommodation codes are up to date.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs as ordered.
• Affords assistance with telemetry monitor positioning as needed.
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous Monitor Tech experience preferred. Previous nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Certification Paramedic Certification preferred.