Monitoring Technician Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req35398)

Description

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

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• 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.

Experience

• 6 to 12 months experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

This position has a hiring range of $20.039 - $30.385