Monitor Technician - Full Time - Days Department: COMMAND CENTER - TELEMETRY Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Command Center Supervisor, The Monitor Technician will work indirectly with all members of the nursing units, ancillary departments and physicians to coordinate the communication of remote telemetry. The monitor technician is responsible for the distribution, monitoring, validating, and documenting of the remote telemetries Core Job Responsibilities
Identify patients and verify physician orders prior to performing interventions or care
Perform computer operations essential to the electronic medical record and telemetry monitoring system.
Perform the following to include but not limited to telephone functions, fax/copier and nurse call systems.
Demonstrates accuracy, skill and timeliness in duties to include but not limited to, documentation of clinical data into required logs, posting of clinical data into appropriate IT system (i.e. telemetry strips).
Understand and verify cardiac rhythms
Communicate timely and effectively with nursing staff
Elevate immediate patient issues to supervisor or designee
Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience RequirementsREQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of rhythm analysis course and pass test within 6 months of hire
PREFERRED:
Experience in the healthcare setting.
Background in Medical Terminology
Licensure/Certification RequirementsDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job DetailsReq Id 91025 Department COMMAND CENTER - TELEMETRY Shift DaysShift Hours Worked 12.50FTE 0.9375 Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HREmployee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCWPay Range $17.00 - $21.50 Hourly