Monitor Tech-TCU (Per Diem, Nights)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Monitor Technician maintains constant observation, recognition and documentation of cardiac rhythms, recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac patterns and reports significant findings. As Unit Secretary, they assist nursing and medical staff by acting as receptionist, unit liaison, and secretary for the nursing unit. Although Monitor Technician is a blended role, the CVU/TCU Monitor Technician will function as Monitor Technician only when assigned to the telemetry monitor bank. They will facilitate good communication to other units where telemetry patients are located and be accountable for telemetry patient location when properly informed to facilitate notification of a patient's rhythm change.
Requirements
- One year experience utilizing clerical, computer and receptionist skills
- Basic Arrhythmia recognition course or equivalent course or experience
- Critical Care Monitor Techs will pass the Basic Arrhythmia Recognition Course within six months of employment, or challenge and pass this course's final exam to validate equivalent experience. Demonstrates 75% competence on proficiency exam during annual evaluation.
- Must demonstrate technical competence.
- Must have medical terminology knowledge.
- Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
- Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
- Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.
- Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions.
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
- Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in nursing unit or hospital environment
Benefits
- $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
- Prescription and dental group insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
- Extended Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
