Monitoring Technician

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

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.

Minimum 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 required

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.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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