Central Monitor Technician Jobs in New York

Remaining at central monitoring station unless otherwise directed by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or designee

Reading multiple telemetry monitors and Reports all cardiac rhythm changes to nursing &/or physician

Troubleshooting alarms and adjust if indicated, with consultation of nursing &/or physician

Documenting cardiac rhythm in EMR

Ensuring all patients ordered for a telemetry monitor are on a monitor frequently.

Appropriately perform phlebotomy and EKG’s as needed

0-1 years of technical experience, required.

Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitors on patients.

Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.

Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.

Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.

Replaces electrode pads, wires, and batteries as needed.

Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.

Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.

Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required at hire.