Central Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring Unit - FT .9 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.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

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 be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. Must posses the visual, auditory and fine motor skills required to perform monitoring and clerical functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB 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.