About this role
Job Requirements
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Summary
- The Monitor Technician is responsible for cardiac monitoring activities and appropriate documentation as well as maintaining equipment and supply inventory.
MONITOR TECHNICIAN Proficiency Level
- PATIENT & INVENTORY ASSESSMENT: Interprets monitored rhythms inclusive of Pr and QRS intervals, and documents routinely q2 hrs and prn as medications are administered noting time medication and dose.
- Notifies nursing staff of any rate/rhythm changes per protocol Completes/update patient report sheets on a regular basis.
- Maintains patient documentation and files upon discharge.
- Provides report using information on report sheets to the oncoming shift.
- Troubleshoots for faulty leads, batteries and reports any equipment failures to clinical engineering as necessary and document problems and repairs on communication log.
- Maintains stock and par levels for leads, lead wires, electrodes, batteries and telemetry paper.
Work Experience
Education
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
2 year / Associate's Degree (Preferred)
- Certification / Licensure / Registration
- EKG Certification (Preferred)
Experience and Skills
Required Skills
- Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills