The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient’s age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. Other related duties as assigned. General Functions: • Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order • Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary. • Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change • Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary • Maintains small equipment log • Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy • Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages • Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system • Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results • Monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services • Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves” • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively • Maintains safe environment • Participates in Performance Improvement activities MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of an ECG course is preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire. #LI-JH5