Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Monitor Tech - FT Day
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, us, 63902
Monitor Tech - FT Day
Job Summary:
The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. The technician identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured, supporting patient safety and effective care delivery.
Essential Functions
Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of any rhythm changes, including potentially life‑threatening arrhythmias.
Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems to Bio‑med or IT as directed.
Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application to maintain optimal telemetry monitoring.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during the orientation period (required).
0‑2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting (required).
BLS – Basic Life Support (required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.
Licenses & Certifications
BCLS – Basic Life Support (required).
Apply To apply, please email
Katrina_richard1@chs.net .
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The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. The technician identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured, supporting patient safety and effective care delivery.
Essential Functions
Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of any rhythm changes, including potentially life‑threatening arrhythmias.
Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems to Bio‑med or IT as directed.
Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application to maintain optimal telemetry monitoring.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during the orientation period (required).
0‑2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting (required).
BLS – Basic Life Support (required).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.
Licenses & Certifications
BCLS – Basic Life Support (required).
Apply To apply, please email
Katrina_richard1@chs.net .
#J-18808-Ljbffr