Primary City / State :
Glendale, Arizona
Department Name :
PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp
Work Shift : Night
Night
Job Category : Clinical Care
Clinical Care
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When you join our Monitor Technician team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility.
Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team.
This position is for a Full Time Night Shift, 6p to 6 : 30a. This will include weekends and holidays on a rotation.
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We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and / or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff.
This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and / or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients.
Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and / or behavioral activity.
3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and / or experience preferred.
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