Patient Monitor Tech, Part Time Days

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

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About The Position

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan Healthcare is searching for a Patient Monitoring Tech. This position is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in monitoring patient status. This position will be responsible for assessing EKG strips and arrhythmias. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring patient activity for patients at risk for falling via remote cameras. The individual in this position will possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem. Identify and responds to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, and potentially dangerous patient activity. The individual in this position reports to the Medical Surgical Director This is a part time day shift position working 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EKG Tech or ED Tech with at least one (1) year acute care experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must successfully complete the EKG course within one (1) month of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Avasure experience preferred.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately and clearly to members of the care team.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
Prioritize scheduling of work in complex situations.
Care and maintenance of cardiac equipment by assigning to patients and cleaning after use.
Care and maintenance of sitter video equipment.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards