Monitor Technician

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms of an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance. This position generates, reads, and interprets monitor strip print-outs based on individual patient need/patient rhythm changes, promptly communicates changes in cardiac rhythms or dysrhythmias to the appropriate member of the health care team per unit protocol.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
EKG-Technician
Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Basic knowledge of computer applications/ equipment is required.
Under the direction of the RN, Prioritizes and manages multiple demands in an ever changing environment.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required.
The ability to operate computer equipment is required.
Requires attention to detail and ability to focus for extended periods in a high activity environment.
Requires problem solving and analytical abilities.
Needs ability to efficiently and accurately input data into computer system.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Prior experience working in an acute care facility as a monitor tech, or Unit Secretary / Nurse Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms of an assigned patient population through continuous cardiac monitoring surveillance.
Generates, reads, and interprets monitor strip print-outs based on individual patient need/patient rhythm changes.
Promptly communicates changes in cardiac rhythms or dysrhythmias to the appropriate member of the health care team per unit protocol.