Monitor Technician / Unit Secretary, ICU

Sutter Health•Crescent City, CA

3d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Monitor Technician / Unit Secretary performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The position uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers. It exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support timely patient care based on diagnosis, while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations and protecting patient privacy and safety. This is a per diem/casual position at Sutter Coast Hospital, working day shifts of 10 hours on variable days, with weekend work as needed. The posted pay range is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
Within 30 days, one of the following: EKG certification; CCT (CCI) certification; or CRAT (CCI) certification. Alternatively, demonstrate understanding of the heart’s electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms by successfully completing competency testing within eight weeks, as determined by the hiring manager.
One year of recent relevant experience.
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 prioritize work, meet deadlines, interpret instructions, resolve standard problems, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and collaborate with peers and staff.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from 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.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based data and instructions.
Prioritize assignments and meet objectives and deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
Work independently and collaboratively, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Protect each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support patient privacy, safety, and optimal care.