Monitor Technician/EMU | Nursing - North | Full-time | Days (3-12's shifts)
UF Health•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System! As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training. It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care. Excellent opportunity for growth. Join us today!
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma
- Basic medical terminology
- Knowledge of standard precautions, recognizing obvious job related emergencies
- An awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities as they relate to the job
- Ability to read EKG arrhythmias
- Demonstrates the essential knowledge necessary to effectively monitor patients for seizure activity connected to an Epilepsy Monitor (EMU)
- Must successfully complete an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within 90 days of hire
- Within 6 months of hire, must attend unit-based courses relative to specialized area.
- Less than one year of related experience
Nice To Haves
- PCA, Medic Corpsman, or a nursing student having completed the first clinical rotation successfully
- One year or more working in a healthcare environment as a monitor technician
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythms for assigned patients.
- Recognize and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and other significant rhythm changes.
- Immediately notifies the registered nurse (RN) of pertinent changes in a patient's heart rate or cardiac rhythm.
- Produce and maintain accurate telemetry rhythm strips for patient documentation.
- Inventory, troubleshoot, and maintain telemetry monitoring equipment, including the central monitor bank and bedside patient units.
- Continuously observe patients undergoing Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) testing for seizure activity.
- Recognize and differentiates various types of seizure activity and documents findings accurately.
- Promptly notifies the RN of observed seizure activity or other significant patient events.
- Ensures EMU monitoring equipment is maintained, functional, and properly stocked within patient rooms.
- Supports continuous patient monitoring by maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring monitoring systems operate effectively.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
