Performs various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Responsible for the set-up of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine or stress test machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. 
• Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts. 
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Runs a strip per department protocol. 
• Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information.
• Notifies Biomed of any equipment problems.
• Assists in training new Monitor Techs.

• Minimum requirements
  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
    • Completion of basic EKG examination if not already completed.
  • Experience: Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee or equivalent.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Certifications:
    • Specialty areas Basic Life Support (BLS).-AHA required.
    • One (1) year experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech, Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting also preferred

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