Monitor Tech

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Under supervision of RN/LPN the Monitor Tech assists the professional caregiver in the care of patients by monitoring cardiac rhythms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions. The Monitor Tech ensures that Hospital's philosophy, standards, policies and procedures are met and maintained in a professional manner.Responsibilities: Adheres to policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations. Demonstrates professionalism and flexibility necessary to function in a healthcare environment. Properly plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, manpower, supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate quality care. Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Monitor Technician orientation/skills checklist. Documents and interprets patient’s heart rhythm and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in policies and procedures. Identifies patient arrhythmias/abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reports changes immediately to the assigned nurse. Obtains six second strip as indicated by patient condition and gives current strips to charge nurse for further evaluation.Other information:QualificationsThis position is subject to a yearly EKG competency test.Required High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred Experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience or training with medical terminology.01.6320.2303Job DetailsLegal Employer: Pardee - HCHCEntity: Pardee UNC Health CareOrganization Unit: Telemetry MonitoringWork Type: Part TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 0.60Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Night JobLocation of Job: PARDEEHOSPExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.