Medical Instrument Technician - Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)

Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) is assigned to the Central Telemetry Unit on a rotating tour of duty and reports to the Nurse Manager. The Monitor Technician provides direct and indirect patient care support through continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, documentation, and prompt communication of urgent rhythm changes to nursing staff and providers to promote patient safety. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Function or scope of assigned duties: - Continuously observe telemetry monitors for assigned patients. - Identify and interpret cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and waveform abnormalities. - Immediately notify nursing staff/provider of rhythm changes or critical findings. - Follow escalation protocols for urgent or emergent cardiac events. - Document notifications according to policy. - Maintain accurate telemetry strips and rhythm interpretation records. - Document baseline rhythms, rhythm changes, alarms, and inte...