Monitor Technician - Per Diem

Trinity Health•City of Syracuse, NY

5d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates patient monitoring equipment, provides accurate, continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters, assesses functioning, provides basic troubleshooting of equipment, and collects and stores data. Performs 12 lead EKG

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Successfully completes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Monitor Technician orientation program or the equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Courses in physical science and previous medical/cardiac/EKG training are desirable.
Experience reading monitors or EKGs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates patient monitoring equipment.
Assesses the functioning of monitoring equipment.
Provides basic troubleshooting of monitoring equipment.
Provides accurate continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters.
Notifies designated staff of any change in patient’s EKG status.
Maintains ongoing communication with staff assigned to patient, other monitor technicians, and physicians.
Reports and stores select measurement and readings.
Reports equipment problems to designated staff and follow-up as directed.
Maintains workstation inventory.
Adheres to safety standard within the unit.
Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff, and visitors.
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Completes mandatory educational activities.
Maintain required competencies.
Abides by established personnel policies and procedures.
Attends staff meetings.
Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Additional duties as assigned.