Monitor Technician - CMU

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

9d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The technician monitors ECG rhythms and reports observations to the RN. The position does not directly manage other caregivers. The Intermediate Care Unit cares for patients requiring increased cardiac or respiratory monitoring and treatment beyond what medical/surgical units can safely provide.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete a Basic EKG class within six months of hire.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Willingness to take courses as requested to maintain competency.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels within St. Charles Health System and with external customers, clients, and potential employees.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience using computer applications, electronic medical record systems, and MS Office.
Ability to follow verbal and written communications to complete duties and assignments.

Nice To Haves

NTA Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association).
Acute health care experience.
EKG or monitor technician experience.

Responsibilities

Recognize and report observations to the RN, including changes in ECG rhythm and dysrhythmias to the RN and charge nurse.
Record observations and order summaries in the electronic medical record.
Follow delegation in the delivery of care.
Respect patient privacy and rights to make decisions about care.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Document proficiently in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, departmental activities, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice.
Help create intentional relationships and a healing environment, and respond to patient and customer needs in a caring manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment for the assigned area, including setting up equipment.
Use supplies and equipment economically and support cost containment.
Make daily patient charges, as appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.