The EKG Monitor Tech is responsible for continuously monitoring EKG, non invasive BP machines, continuous pulse oximetry, and /or respiratory rate ate the Central Monitor Station.
Continuously monitor patient’s rhythm, BP, HR and pulse oximetry in a central station.
Obtain EKG strip from Central Monitor and measures patient’s HR, PR, QRS and QT intervals.
Recognize changes in patient’s baseline ekg, new arrhythmias, rate changes and obtain ekg strips and notify the RN immediately.
Communicate with the RN and/or physician regarding EKG status, V/S and pulse oximeter readings.
Use Central Monitor to admit and discharge patients.
Admit and discharge patients to/from telemetry box/ monitor
Retrieve past events from Central Monitor
Obtain documents from computer for RN as requested.
Notify appropriate department of malfunctioning equipment.
Respond to audio and visual alarms.
Maintain monitor alarms as determined by policy.
Obtain EKG rhythms as requested by the RN.
Notify the RN of interference or lead fails
Maintain the equipment Log with the number of functional monitors, telemetry boxes and placement of in-use monitors
Monitor patients in Lead 11 and V1.
Salary: $32.41 – $32.41 Hourly