Monitor Technician - CMU

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team, consistent with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position monitors ECG rhythms, recognizes dysrhythmias, and reports observations and rhythm changes to the RN and charge nurse. It does not directly manage other caregivers. The role records observations and order summaries in the electronic medical record, follows delegated care instructions, supports patient privacy and rights, and helps maintain a safe and healing environment. The Monitor Technician uses and sets up assigned equipment, documents in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements, and makes daily patient charges when appropriate. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, departmental activities, professional development, and effective communication with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. This is a regular, full-time, third-shift position in the Central Monitoring Unit, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays. Shift hours are 1900–0730. The stated pay range is $23.74–$30.39.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete a Basic EKG class within six months of hire.
Willingness to take courses as requested to maintain competency.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
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.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

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 ECG dysrhythmias and rhythm changes to the RN and charge nurse.
Record observations and order summaries in multiple areas of the electronic medical record.
Follow delegation in the delivery of care.
Respect patient privacy and patients’ 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 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, propose possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice.
Help create intentional relationships and a healing environment, and respond caringly to patient and customer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment use and maintenance and set up equipment for use.
Use supplies and equipment economically and with cost containment in mind.
Make daily patient charges, as appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) continuous-improvement principles.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or 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.