What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center?
A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center aspires to live the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. The mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons.
The Monitor Technician examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes notes of irregular rhythm and monitor changes in heartbeats and notifies appropriate staff of any abnormal findings. The Monitor technician ensures that monitors are functioning properly.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Completion of Certified Basic Arrhythmias Interpretation Program.
Responsibility Highlights
- Continually observe telemetry monitors. Interpret and document heart rhythm; rate and intervals at specific times of the day; and any changes in status of the patient according to department standards.
- Report all arrhythmias to the nurse or appropriate staff promptly and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Notify nurse or appropriate staff of observed changes (i.e. rate, rhythm, etc.) obtained via strips.
- Communicate to nurse or appropriate staff current EKG information.
- Routinely change patient’s electrodes and adjust bed to ensure most optimal QRS configuration on the monitor. Instruct the patient as these changes are being made and the purpose of the changes.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person