Monitor Tech
Singing River Health System, Gulfport, MS, United States
Position Overview
The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring all patients on cardiac telemetry units; identifies rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias; maintains communication with nursing; and states/reports to the charge nurse. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
Responsibilities
Monitor patients on cardiac telemetry units, identify rhythms and dysrhythmias, and communicate findings to nursing staff.
Report to the charge nurse as required.
Education
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; successful completion of a course in medical terminology desirable. Must be able to successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify rhythms and arrhythmias.
License
N/A
Certifications
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Experience
2 years medical clinical operations preferred.
Reports To
Nurse Manager; Patient Care Manager
Supervises
None
Physical Demands
Work is moderately active: involves frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; vision requirements include close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Must be able to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue and be available for schedules that may include changes for off days, shifts, or weekends.
Mental Demands
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities during intense crisis or emergency situations. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), Microsoft products, and to access and update digital medical files.
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The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring all patients on cardiac telemetry units; identifies rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias; maintains communication with nursing; and states/reports to the charge nurse. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
Responsibilities
Monitor patients on cardiac telemetry units, identify rhythms and dysrhythmias, and communicate findings to nursing staff.
Report to the charge nurse as required.
Education
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; successful completion of a course in medical terminology desirable. Must be able to successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify rhythms and arrhythmias.
License
N/A
Certifications
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Experience
2 years medical clinical operations preferred.
Reports To
Nurse Manager; Patient Care Manager
Supervises
None
Physical Demands
Work is moderately active: involves frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; vision requirements include close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Must be able to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue and be available for schedules that may include changes for off days, shifts, or weekends.
Mental Demands
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities during intense crisis or emergency situations. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), Microsoft products, and to access and update digital medical files.
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