Monitor Technician Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician team is in charge of all patients requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are responsible to watch between 40 and 60 patient's cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team. This position is a full time NIGHT shift working three 12-hour shifts per week. Our team uses a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. You will have the opportunity to use a self scheduling tool for scheduling shifts and will also enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
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 preferred.

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.