Job Description:

• 1) Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment: Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.

• 2) Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

• 3) Informs supervisor or NURSE, GENERAL DUTY of variances to initiate examination of patient.

• 4) Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.

• 5) Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from medical staff, using intercom and call director.

• 6) May perform duties as described under ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN.