Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry

Summary:

Continually monitors the EKG waveform displays in a centralized telemetry monitoring station. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites


• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine


• Accredited Chest Pain Center


• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities:

The Monitor Tech is responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. The Monitor Tech is also responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Must possess good written and oral communication skills

Experience

• EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background desired


• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date

Work Type:

Full Time

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