Telemetry Monitor Tech
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the Telemetry Monitoring unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring.
- Gathers and distributes clinical data (EKG strips) to the appropriate patient care giver.
- Documents legibly.
- Maintains monitor room cleanliness.
- Has knowledge of and utilizes equipment (monitors, telephone, printers).
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to complete EKG course
- Current CPR requirement for BLS.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking. Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required.
- Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
- Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time.
- Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities.
- Ability to do shift work as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.