Monitoring Technician Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 146702)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Monitors patient electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and/or nursing units. Reports documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training such as in anatomy physiology and electrocardiographic interpretation.

• 6 to 12 months experience required

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.
• knowledge of arrhythmias is required and computer skills are preferred.