Monitor Tech - Monitoring Unit

Central Monitor Tech – Central Monitoring Unit – Full-time (.9 Days)

Sky Lakes Medical Center, Klamath Falls, OR

• Required: Previous healthcare experience.
• Typing and basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work varied hours.
• Completion of assigned education and competencies.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: EKG certification or equivalent.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Previous clerical experience.

• Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach, and spend consecutive hours sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to function effectively and efficiently during periods of stress.
• Must work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Must possess the visual, auditory, and fine motor skills required to perform monitoring and clerical functions.

• Cardiac Monitoring in the CMU:
  • Continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms and other clinical parameters.
  • Cardiac rhythm strip measurement, interpretation, and documentation.
  • Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of cardiac monitoring hardware and software.
  • Admission, discharge, and transfer of patients within the cardiac monitoring system.
  • Communication with direct‑care nursing staff regarding rhythm changes using hospital‑approved devices.
  • Yearly competencies and skills verification as assigned.

• Strict adherence to hospital Red Rules.
• Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of office equipment (phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc.).
• Initiate, receive, and direct communications; relay messages and information to team members accurately, timely, and professionally using hospital‑approved devices.
• Chart management: set‑up upon admission, break‑down upon discharge, and review to ensure completeness and appropriate labeling.
• Check and restock office supplies and patient rooms as directed.
• Arrange patient transportation, follow‑up appointments, and other services as directed.
• Maintain workstations free of clutter and non‑work related items.
• Print documents required for admission, discharge, and transfer of patients from the department.
• Perform other secretarial duties as assigned by charge nurse/manager/director/hospital supervisor.
• Assist direct care staff with donning/doffing PPE in the isolation unit.
• Perform routine cleaning of high contact surfaces in the isolation unit and other areas as directed.
• Perform routine adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing in the isolation unit and other areas as directed.

• Maintain effective relationships with others.
• Utilize time efficiently.
• Timely completion of all assigned education, competencies, and skill tests.
• Constant focus on customer service and patient safety.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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