Monitor Technician

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards. The Monitor Technician at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix's Progressive Care Unit is an entry-level role that provides administrative support and customer service, facilitating communication between physicians, nurses, and patients, calling in consults, and acting as a liaison with internal and external contacts. Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center, focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. The Phoenix campus has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units, and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. The campus also includes fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training – and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology.
Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients.
Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients.
Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards.
Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Works under general supervision.
Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.