Monitor Technician

• Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances
• Observe cardiac monitor screens and listen for alarms to identify abnormal heart rhythm variations
• Inform the RN caring for the patient of urgent rhythm variances
• Provide shift reports to staff caring for the patient as requested
• Complete documentation according to required standards
• Measure the length and height of heart rhythm patterns on graphic tape readouts and post information in patient records
• Triage the ongoing appropriateness of telemetry services with the supervisor
• Process orders accurately and timely
• Answer telephone calls and call lights appropriately
• Provide information or relay messages to patients and staff

Explore Unit Clerk, Monitor Technician, CNA – Telemetry Surveillance at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois. Review requirements and application details.