Monitor Technician

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

25d

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides technical support in critical care and performs patient care duties as assigned by and under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes providing patient support services, helping maintain a clean and safe patient environment, and coordinating with Environmental Services, Nutrition Services, and Engineering. The Monitor Technician continuously observes cardiac telemetry, recognizes adult and pediatric dysrhythmias, and promptly notifies the appropriate nursing staff. The role also performs unit receptionist and secretarial duties, serves as a communication focal point at the nursing station, transcribes practitioner orders accurately, and manages patient documentation systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision.
Fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Ability to use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
Ability to use a personal computer periodically.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification.
PEARS certification.
CPI certification.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with unit members to deliver patient care.
Use a systems approach to problem solving and process improvement, emphasizing patient safety.
Identify and prioritize patient needs, fulfill those needs within the role, and report findings to the RN.
Monitor changes in patient census and prioritize workload so important tasks are completed first.
Request, collect, and transport necessary supplies and equipment.
Orient patients to treatment rooms and call lights, and explain the plan of care and expected timing.
Perform direct patient care duties as assigned by an RN.
Clean equipment and rooms between patients.
Continuously observe cardiac telemetry, recognize adult and pediatric dysrhythmias, and report them to the primary or caseload RN.
Program the telemetry central station with appropriate patient information and complete telemetry logs to track telemetry units.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions to the charge nurse and biomedical engineering.
Perform Critical Care Unit secretary duties, including accurate and timely transcription and entry of medical staff practitioner orders.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary team members to support patient and family care.
Provide patient support services, including maintaining a clean and safe environment and providing food and nutritional services.