Monitor Technician (Days)

Newport News, Virginia Hours

• 7:00
• AM - 7:00 PM Overview Monitor Techs observe and provide routine analysis of cardiac rhythms displayed on a telemetry monitor. Demonstrates knowledge of life threatening arrhythmias and aberrancies, informs the assigned nurse, and initiates appropriate action. Demonstrates competency in the application of all functions of the telemetry monitoring system. Performs clerical and secretarial duties. What you will do Examines heartbeat patterns. Observes and monitors patients' heart monitors and checks for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias , and cardiac arrest. Maintains records and documents of cardiac rhythms. Cleans and maintains heart monitors and other equipment. Ensures that heart monitors are functioning correctly. Records patients' vital signs to provide baseline for patient records during in-patient care. Performs accurate and timely order entry, retrieving testing results and chart management including preparation, maintenance. Interprets test results and reports any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the physician or nurse in charge of the patient. Assists with training new staff on medical monitoring systems. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Required) Associates Degree, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Monitor Technician experience (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.