Monitor Technician - Med/Surg
About The Position
The Monitor Technician is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting, monitoring cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and meeting the department’s communication needs. In the absence of CPOE and an EMR clinical documentation system, the technician transcribes physician orders. The role also verifies that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed; prepares and compiles records in Med/Surg/Telemetry; orders unit supplies; and prepares and completes each patient’s chart with the necessary daily forms. The Monitor Technician may assist nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties provided this does not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring. Direct patient care under an RN’s direct supervision is permitted only within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant duties, when the technician has active CNA certification, demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills, and is relieved of Monitor Technician duties while assisting the RN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience.
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
- Six months of previous experience in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
- Meet the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable.
- Verify that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
- Prepare and compile records in Med/Surg/Telemetry.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient's chart with necessary daily forms.
- Assist nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties when this does not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.
- Provide direct patient care under an RN’s direct supervision only when the stated CNA certification, competency, and duty-relief conditions are met.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
