Monitor Technician - Central Cardiac Monitoring Unit

Saint Francis Health System

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides cardiac monitoring to an assigned group of patients and compiles data with established guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 - 6 months related experience
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Pass Dysrhythmia Test with 80% score, initially and annually

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiac monitoring to an assigned group of patients utilizing dysrhythmia recognition skills and knowledge.
• Sets/maintains computer alarms appropriate to each patient, according to diagnoses, age, dysrhythmia, medications, and procedures.
• Interprets rhythms accurately.
• Interacts with computer correctly.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and appropriate communication skills.
• Seeks appropriate consultation from Nurse in a timely manner.
• Uses emergency phone line appropriately.
• Communicates with remote hospitals and other monitored areas in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Documents data according to unit/hospital policy.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate patient identification roster.
• Documents on unit flow sheets/patient records accurately and consistently.
• Performs environmental activities to maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Completes assigned unit duties.
• Leaves station in a clean and orderly condition at completion of shift.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through participation in PI activities.
• Assists with monitoring activities.
• Modifies behaviors of performance to comply with care standards and meet established guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED