Lexington Medical Center

Monitor Technician

• Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system
• Enter patient data, orders, and pertinent information into monitoring and computerized Patient Care systems
• Receive orders and assign transmitters for remote telemetry
• Respond to alarms and identify changes in patient status
• Report patient-status changes to the appropriate RN in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot the monitoring system
• Recognize cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status and take appropriate action
• Upload rhythm strips to the correct patient record and document interpretation, heart rate, PQRS measurements, and oxygen saturation
• Provide quality patient care through monitoring of clinical data
• Serve as preceptor for other Monitor Technician I staff and assist with orientation of new monitor technicians
• Assist staff with critical thinking and timely problem-solving
• Participate in teamwork, process improvement, patient safety initiatives, and organizational changes
• Track equipment and use supplies efficiently
• Prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs
• Keep leaders informed of reports, activities, and stat results

Monitor Technician I

• Directly monitor patient cardiac rhythm and oxygen saturation via remote monitoring system
• Enter patient data and orders into the monitoring system and computerized Patient Care System
• Assign transmitters for remote telemetry
• Respond to alarms and identify changes in patient status
• Report changes to the appropriate RN in a timely manner
• Recognize cardiac rhythms and follow through with appropriate action
• Upload rhythm strips into the correct patient record and document interpretation, heart rate, PQRS measurements, and O2 saturation
• Troubleshoot the monitoring system
• Assist with orientation of new monitor technicians and serve as a preceptor for other Monitor Tech I staff
• Collaborate with monitor tech and clinical patient care staff
• Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Track equipment and use supplies efficiently
• Prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs
• Keep leaders informed of reports, activities, and stat results
• Complete all other assigned duties