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 provides accurate interpretation of 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. The technician exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role also adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification, except for remote telemonitoring staff.
Meet one of the following cardiac monitoring qualifications: EKG-Technician within 30 days; CCT (CCI) - Certified Cardiographic Technician within 60 days; CRAT (CCI) - Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician 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 information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
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 accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Interpret cardiac rhythms accurately for an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance.
Follow established standards of care, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, codes, and privacy and safety requirements.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care in a timely manner.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks and interruptions, and meet deadlines.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.