What are the duties of a monitor tech?

Monitor technicians can have several titles depending on their job classification - such as electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG), cardiographic, telemetry, and rhythm analysis technicians.

Day-to-day duties of a monitor tech include:

• Provide patient monitoring support and direct patient care.

• Maintain records and documents of cardiac rhythm for nursing staff.

• Observe and interpret the cardiac rhythm of patients.

• Post and interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals.

• Perform lead placement on patients.

• Report any changes in the latest and previous strips to the nurse.

• Recognize and respond to abnormal patient conditions.

• Clean medical equipment after each patient is used.

• Validate and test medical equipment for any problems.

• Report monitoring equipment repairs promptly.

• Maintain medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.

• Train new staff on the operation of the monitoring system.

• Guide junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.

• Deliver quality patient care services in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.