Monitor Technician - PRN days and nights

Overview

MONITOR TECHNICIAN- 103H

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monitor Technician, functioning as administrative support under the Director, monitors telemetry on a continuous basis and documents rhythms in accordance with policy and procedure. This individual provides clerical support and maintains a clean, safe and quiet environment in support of patient comfort and contentment. The Monitor Technician may perform duties associated with certain sections and unit departments within the hospital and promotes the practice of family-centered care. He/she works cooperatively with the medical and other hospital staff who support the care of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of competency checklist for position within 90 days
• EDUCATION PREFERRED 
  • None
• 
  LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Completion of CPR Course B/Heartsaver within 1 year
  • Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course
  • Monitor Technician Certification Course and test
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
• LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REFERRED 
  • BCLS
• 
  EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • None
• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
  • None

ROLE SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with orienting new employees and students to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry.
• Maintains all hospital computer systems applicable to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry.
• Maintains clinical competency based on established standards of practice.
• Meets departments and organizational standards for productivity and efficiency.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
• Adheres to all infection prevention guidelines.
• Primary responsibility to monitor patient’s heart rhythms and promptly identify/notify any rhythm changes to the appropriate healthcare team members.
• Document any and all necessary information regarding patient rhythms, monitoring interruptions or removal.
• Maintains telemetry monitoring system.