Monitor Technician I, Centralized Monitoring

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Monitor Technician I accurately interprets cardiac rhythms for an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance and in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role applies 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 uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis, in a timely manner. The technician follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including during patient care, and must manage them in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification; not required for remote telemonitoring staff.
Obtain EKG-Technician certification within 30 days, or CCT (CCI) or CRAT (CCI) certification within 60 days, or demonstrate understanding of the heart’s electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms by successfully passing competency testing within eight weeks, as determined by the hiring manager.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical terminology, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize emergencies, taking appropriate action.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms for an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance.
Apply patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Use sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively, including when managing multiple tasks and interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using appropriate solutions from established options.
Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.