Unit Technician - Monitor/VCM

Mayo Clinic•Mankato, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Unit Technicians assist with patient care to support the nursing practice of the unit under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed medical professional. The Unit Technician carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. The Cardiac Unit Technicians provide 24/7 continues surveillance, analysis and interpretation of patient’s heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continues pulse oximetry (spO2) for inpatients. The ED Technician collaborates with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical. The ED Technician identifies and activates medical emergencies response plans (performs assigned duties, i.e. Lucas device procurement and application). The ED Technician is responsible for performing ECGs and splinting along with other duties as assigned in the emergency department setting as directed by licensed medical personnel.

Requirements

Assist with patient care to support nursing practice under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed medical professional.
Carry out designated activities within the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel.
Monitor patient's heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry (spO2).
Perform ECGs and splinting.

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 continuous surveillance, analysis and interpretation of patient’s heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry (spO2) for inpatients.
Collaborate with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical.
Identify and activate medical emergencies response plans (perform assigned duties, i.e. Lucas device procurement and application).
Perform ECGs and splinting.
Perform other duties as assigned in the emergency department setting as directed by licensed medical personnel.