Monitor Technician-Variable

Overview

Monitor Technician:
Under the direction and general supervision of the Registered Nurse-Telemetry Unit and under the guidance of the Senior Monitor Technician provides continuous monitoring of patient EKG patterns. Performs clinical duties associated with the monitoring responsibilities. May assist in the training, orientation, and guidance of other personnel relating to telemetry. Primary responsibility is for centralized telemetry monitoring; responsibility outside of the department may include performing 12 lead EKGs and associated responsibilities.

Education and Experience:  

• High School education or GED
• Technical certificate in electrocardiographic technology or equivalent in other healthcare training (e.g., cardiovascular technology, nursing, echocardiography) from an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or equivalent accreditation commission or two years of EKG monitoring and/or cardiovascular telemetry monitoring or Current Navicent Health employee and two years of excellent Navicent Health work history.