Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare•Montclair, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital recognized for its quality and patient safety. It is a member of Prime Healthcare, offering opportunities to make a difference in serving an underserved community. The hospital is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community-focused.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
Meets the communication needs of the department.
Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system.
Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done.
Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry.
Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.