Monitor Tech - Monitoring Unit NIGHTS

Qualifications

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. Previous clerical experience.

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

• Cardiac Monitoring in the CMU:
  • Continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms as well as 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
• Clerical And Clinical Support To Inpatient Care Areas:
  • Strict adherence to hospital Red Rules
  • Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of office equipment including phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc.
  • Initiates, receives and directs communications; relaying messages and information to team members accurately, timely and professionally using hospital approved devices.
  • Chart management including set-up upon admission, break-down upon discharge and review to ensure completeness and appropriate labeling.
  • Checks and restocks office supplies, and patient rooms as directed.
  • Arranges patient transportation, follow up appointments and other services as directed.
  • Maintains work stations free of clutter and non-work related items.
  • Printing of documents required for admission, discharge and transfer of patients from the department.
  • Performs other secretarial duties as assigned by charge nurse/manager/director/hospital supervisor.
  • Assist direct care staff with donning/doffing of personal protective equipment (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.
• Professionalism:
  • Maintains effective relationships with others.
  • Utilizes time efficiently.
  • Timely completion of all assigned education, competencies and skills tests.
  • Constant focus on customer service and patient safety.
• Marginal
  
  Job Functions:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Klamath Falls, OR

Salary: $3,355.00-$3,636.00