Monitor Technician

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

6h

About The Position

The Unit Clerk/Monitor Technician provides clerical functions and cardiac
monitoring under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined
practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and
expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments
ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Assists staff and
physicians by facilitating accurate order entry. Adheres to practice in
accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to
practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication,
collaboration and teamwork. Performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in
operating telemetry monitoring terminals, printers, fax and documentation in
electronic medical records. Performs accurate transcription of orders, accurate
order entry and data collection that supports unit performance improvement
priorities. Continuous monitor of cardiac function of patient on telemetry,
providing an accurate interpretation of and promptly notifying the nursing staff
of any significant findings or changes. Troubleshoot any telemetry problems and
set up clinical alarm settings from admission to discharge. Facilitates other
team members to include physicians in the use of monitors. Prints and posts
telemetry strips on the patient’s medical record as directed by the telemetry
monitoring policy. Prints and posts telemetry strips that are abnormal and
report to the appropriate nurse. Assembles charts for admission and discharges.

Requirements

• Must have computer skills.
• Use of cardiac monitors to accurately measure vital signs/rhythm for post cardiac interventions and post vascular cases or surgery.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience preferred
• Telemetry or cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned (Committee Participation and Unit specific performance audits, Ordering unit supplies, Order entry, etc.).
• Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees