Monitor Technician
Floyd Medical Center
Rome, GA
$22-35/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care227 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Overview
MONITOR TECHNICIAN- 103H
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Monitor Technician, functioning as administrative support under the Director, monitors telemetry on a continuous basis and documents rhythms in accordance with policy and procedure. This individual provides clerical support and maintains a clean, safe and quiet environment in support of patient comfort and contentment. The Monitor Technician may perform duties associated with certain sections and unit departments within the hospital and promotes the practice of family-centered care. He/she works cooperatively with the medical and other hospital staff who support the care of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of competency checklist for position within 90 days
- EDUCATION PREFERRED
- None
LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED- Completion of CPR Course B/Heartsaver within 1 year
- Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course
- Monitor Technician Certification Course and test
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
- LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REFERRED
- BCLS
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- None
- EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- None
ROLE SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with orienting new employees and students to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry.
- Maintains all hospital computer systems applicable to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry.
- Maintains clinical competency based on established standards of practice.
- Meets departments and organizational standards for productivity and efficiency.
- Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
- Adheres to all infection prevention guidelines.
- Primary responsibility to monitor patient’s heart rhythms and promptly identify/notify any rhythm changes to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Document any and all necessary information regarding patient rhythms, monitoring interruptions or removal.
- Maintains telemetry monitoring system.
Facility
Floyd Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Floyd Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 227 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
Employer
Atrium Health Charlotte
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