Monitor Tech-Nurse Assistant Cardiac Telemetry

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$26 - $37

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), this position provides routine patient care, support, and services. It accurately interprets cardiac rhythms for an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac-monitoring surveillance, following established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. It exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The position follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The role is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a 12-hour night shift, 36 hours per week, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The pay range is $26.39 to $36.94 per hour, with eligible positions also including a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
One of the following department-required credentials upon hire: EKG Technician, CCT (CCI) – Certified Cardiographic Technician, or CRAT (CCI) – Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical terminology, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care, support, and services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Continuously monitor assigned patients and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms in accordance with standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.