Central Monitor Tech - Supplemental

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiac Monitoring in the CMU: Continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms as well as other clinical parameters Cardiac rhythm strip measurement, interpretation and documentation Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of cardiac monitoring hardware and software Admission, Discharge and Transfer of patients within the cardiac monitoring system Communication with direct care nursing staff regarding rhythm changes using hospital approved devices Yearly competencies and skills verification as assigned Clerical Support to Inpatient Care Areas: Strict adherence to hospital Red Rules Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of office equipment including phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc Initiates, receives and directs communications; relaying messages and information to team members accurately, timely and professionally using hospital approved devices. Chart management including set-up upon admission, break-down upon discharge and review to ensure completeness and appropriate labeling. Checks and restocks office supplies, and patient rooms as directed. Arranges patient transportation, follow up appointments and other services as directed. Maintains work stations free of clutter and non-work related items. Maintains adequate office supplies required to perform department functions. Printing of documents required for admission, discharge and transfer of patients from the department Performs other secretarial duties as assigned by charge nurse/manager/director/hospital supervisor. Professionalism: Maintains effective relationships with others. Utilizes time efficiently. Timely completion of all assigned education, competencies and skills tests. Constant focus on customer service and patient safety. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Typing and basic computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to work varied hours
Completion of assigned education and competencies
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology
Previous clerical experience
Exposure to the healthcare system

Responsibilities

Continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms as well as other clinical parameters
Cardiac rhythm strip measurement, interpretation and documentation
Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of cardiac monitoring hardware and software
Admission, Discharge and Transfer of patients within the cardiac monitoring system
Communication with direct care nursing staff regarding rhythm changes using hospital approved devices
Yearly competencies and skills verification as assigned
Strict adherence to hospital Red Rules
Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of office equipment including phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc
Initiates, receives and directs communications; relaying messages and information to team members accurately, timely and professionally using hospital approved devices.
Chart management including set-up upon admission, break-down upon discharge and review to ensure completeness and appropriate labeling.
Checks and restocks office supplies, and patient rooms as directed.
Arranges patient transportation, follow up appointments and other services as directed.
Maintains work stations free of clutter and non-work related items.
Maintains adequate office supplies required to perform department functions.
Printing of documents required for admission, discharge and transfer of patients from the department
Performs other secretarial duties as assigned by charge nurse/manager/director/hospital supervisor.
Maintains effective relationships with others.
Utilizes time efficiently.
Timely completion of all assigned education, competencies and skills tests.
Constant focus on customer service and patient safety.
Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor.