Monitor Technician - Central Cardiac Monitoring

Saint Francis Health System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides cardiac monitoring to an assigned group of patients and compiles data with established guidelines. This position is located in the Central Cardiac Monitor Unit on the Yale Campus.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Pass Dysrhythmia Test with 80% score, initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Provides cardiac monitoring to an assigned group of patients utilizing dysrhythmia recognition skills and knowledge.
Sets/maintains computer alarms appropriate to each patient, according to diagnoses, age, dysrhythmia, medications, and procedures.
Interprets rhythms accurately.
Interacts with computer correctly.
Demonstrates sound judgment and appropriate communication skills.
Seeks appropriate consultation from Nurse in a timely manner.
Uses emergency phone line appropriately.
Communicates with remote hospitals and other monitored areas in a friendly and courteous manner.
Documents data according to unit/hospital policy.
Maintains up-to-date, accurate patient identification roster.
Documents on unit flow sheets/patient records accurately and consistently.
Performs environmental activities to maintain clean and orderly work area.
Completes assigned unit duties.
Leaves station in a clean and orderly condition at completion of shift.
Supports unit/hospital goals through participation in PI activities.
Assists with monitoring activities.
Modifies behaviors of performance to comply with care standards and meet established guidelines.