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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Sanford, NC -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
2/10/2021
Job Description
Central Carolina HospitalThe Monitor Technician will observe computer screens viewing the ECG waveforms of the patient's heartbeat as well as the heart rate. The technician will report any changes in the heartbeat (known as an arrhythmia), or heart rate immediately to the nurse caring for the patient. If lethal rhythms are noted they will call and MRT / Code Blue. Their duties will also include:
- Monitoring computer station viewing up to 40 patients ECG waveforms
- Listening for alarms to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
- Recording in the patient's medical record, measurements, rate and rhythm.
- Providing the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation.
- Delivering telemetry strips to the various units for patient record.
- Will report any issues with telemetry equipment to biomedical department and the nursing director
Job Requirements
Required Education:
High school diploma is required
Required Certification:
Completion of an EKG certificate program is required
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