Monitor Technician-ICU-CC-WWH

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

5d

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides continual observation of cardiac monitors at the Central Monitoring Station under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role requires understanding electrocardiography principles, recognizing cardiac arrhythmias, and having the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to life-threatening situations. The technician monitors patient heart rhythms, responds to alarms, communicates significant changes to licensed staff, and maintains telemetry equipment, supplies, and records while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of Internet software, order processing systems, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver's license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements.
• Current BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Complete the Basic Dysrhythmia course during orientation and annually throughout employment.
• Meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
• Ability to pass the arrhythmia test.

Nice To Haves

• Monitor technician or related experience.
• Dysrhythmia certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns displayed on cardiac monitors.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory.
• Continuously observe cardiac monitors.
• Monitor heart rhythm patterns of patients using telemetry and/or cardiac monitoring equipment.
• Respond to alarms and immediately notify licensed staff about significant changes in a patient's condition or rhythm.
• Thoroughly clean and inspect equipment when it is returned to the department.
• Issue telemetry boxes as appropriate.
• Maintain equipment logs.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality, and protect personal health information related to patient data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED