Monitor Technician| Leesburg Hospital Telemetry | Full-time | Nights (3-12's shifts)
About The Position
The Monitor Technician works at UF Health Leesburg Hospital under the direction of the director and the direct supervision of the Charge RN. The role admits and discharges patients from the monitoring system, maintains continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, communicates cardiac rhythms to nursing staff when requested or when changes occur, and prints and interprets rhythm strips according to policy. Rhythm strips are given to the Unit Secretary for filing. The technician uses critical-thinking skills to communicate appropriately, manage equipment and alarm settings according to policy, and enter billing for telemetry and/or other patient charges. The position is full-time, working 36 hours per week on three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. at UF Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Responsibilities
- Admit and discharge patients from the monitoring system.
- Maintain continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring for patients.
- Communicate cardiac rhythms to nursing staff when requested or when changes occur.
- Print and interpret rhythm strips according to policy, and provide them to the Unit Secretary for filing.
- Manage monitoring equipment and alarm settings according to policy, using appropriate critical-thinking and communication skills.
- Enter billing for telemetry and/or other patient charges.
- Demonstrate safe clinical care and best-outcome practices while complying with all Core Measures.
- Document care provision according to departmental standards.
- Demonstrate HCAHPS behaviors that support an excellent patient and family experience.
- Complete assigned work within the allotted time frame.
- Participate in departmental and hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings for peers, and mentoring or precepting new team members.
- Attend staff meetings and complete required competencies and mandatory education.
- Seek training, education, certification, and development in the area of focus or specialty.
- Demonstrate behavior standards that promote positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
- Complete other duties as requested or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
