Monitor Tech
Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesGreen 5 West is a cardiac telemetry unit that
specializes in the care of the Heart Failure/Advanced Heart Failure
population. In addition to managing CHF patients, this 29 bed unit
cares for patients with cardiac drips, chest pain, open heart
surgery preparation, pre & post heart cath and medical overflow
patients. This unit is equipped to provide specialized treatment
for heart conditions and are staffed with medical personnel trained
in cardiac care.--The Monitor Technician functions under the
direction of the Nurse Manager to facilitate safe, age appropriate
and culturally aware patient care by observing cardiac monitors to
ensure recognition of arrhythmias.--Cardiac monitor technicians are
responsible for watching patients' heart rates and /or pulse
oximetry and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they
often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously.
They clean and maintain equipment and ensure batteries are charged
and installed properly.--Additional duties may include clerical and
receptionist functions, retrieval of data, preparing and
maintaining patient charts, verifying current telemetry orders in
an accurate and timely manner, and serving as the pivotal
communication source to the clinical staff.QualificationsRequired
Minimum Education High School graduate or equivalent Required
Required Minimum Experience Previous experience as monitor
technician in an acute care setting Required and Staff members with
monitor tech experience are required to provide proof of
participation in a EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm of a
comparable course. Required Required Minimum Skills Ability to
read, write and speak the English language; Strong customer service
and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with health care
providers to facilitate provision of patient care; Ability to
multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and
emergency situations essential; Strong detail orientation required;
Computer skills required; Knowledge of medical terminology
preferred; Personal time management skills are required. Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)Basic Life Support 2.00
Required 2.00 Additional Licenses and Certifications
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Inc., Marietta , Monitor Tech, Other , Marietta, Georgia
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