Outpatient Cardiac Monitor Tech

Advocate Aurora Health
Milwaukee, WI

Major Responsibilities:

  • Escorts patients to exam/treatment room; takes and records vital signs; records medical history according to charting criteria; prepares patient for physician exams; evaluates patients to maximize patient flow and minimize patient wait time; completes all documentation and paperwork.
  • Performs procedures and diagnostic testing based on patient evaluation, following physician orders and established guidelines, policies and procedures. Sets up monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Assists with procedures providing appropriate support and instruction for the patient.
  • Coordinates clerical activities, including patient registration, reminders and follow up.
  • Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment. Recognizes mechanical or technical abnormalities and uses established protocols in solving the problem. Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
  • Receive, verify, and process provider orders for cardiac monitoring.
  • Place cardiac monitors/telemetry devices , ECGs (12 lead) and Blood Pressure monitors on patients through the clinic and hospital setting; ensure proper skin prep, lead placement, and device function.
  • Activate, upload, and associate monitors to the correct patient encounter per workflow; confirm accurate patient identification and managing critical uploads.
  • Assess signal quality and basic heart rate/rhythm appearance; troubleshoot artifact and connectivity issues.
  • Document monitor placement, activation, and troubleshooting actions in the appropriate system.
  • Collaborate closely with nursing staff and physician teams to support timely monitoring and patient care needs.
  • Maintain and clean equipment between uses; restock supplies as needed.
  • Perform frequent walking throughout the hospital to place monitors, respond to requests, and support unit coverage.


Requirements:

  • High School Graduate.
  • 2 years of experience in cardiology and/or electrophysiology

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