Monitor Technician & Nurse Assistant - Float Pool

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

10d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Monitor Technician & Nurse Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services. The position accurately interprets cardiac rhythms for an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance, following established standards of care, policies, and procedures. It integrates 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 role uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner, and follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One of the following department-required certifications upon hire: EKG Technician, Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT, CCI), or Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT, CCI).
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, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

Responsibilities

Perform 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 established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis using sound judgment and developed clinical skills.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Protect patient privacy and protected health information.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team, including in an environment with interruptions.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.