Monitor Tech - Emergency Room

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description Summary: Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor. Responsibilities: - Observe cardiac monitors, document and analyze rhythm strips as required. - Recognize basic dysrhythmias and ST&T wave changes. Notifies appropriate nurse of any changes. - Initiatesmaintains daily telemetry charges. Responsible for care and location of all the telemetry transmitters. - Maintains an organized work area and anticipate workflow activity patterns. - Accurately transcribes physicians’ orders according to hospital policy. Alerts nursing staff of new or urgent orders promptly. - Completes clerical work on admissions, transfers, discharges and prepares discharge charts and folder to be taken to Medical Records Department. - Maintains charts during all phases of a patient’s hospital stay, including replenishing forms. - Informs Housekeeping of dismissals to assure timely patient turnaround. - Delivers valuables, lost and found articles, or personal belongings to Security for safekeeping. - Daily computer entry and reconciliation of individual patient charges. - Obtains needed supplies from SPD, Purchasing, Pharmacy, Lab and Linen as needed; assists in location of equipment and supplies. - Serves as communication center for the nursing unit by: - Answering telephones, initiating calls and relaying communications. - Answers telephones promptly and courteously and identifies self by name and title. Requirements: Education: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. - Medical Terminology preferred. Experience : - One year experience in a hospital setting preferred. Certification, Registrations, or Licenses: - BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

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