Description

The Monitor Technician works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.
Core Competencies
Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors
Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner
Adheres to infection prevention
Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care
Assists in providing patient comfort and safety
Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately
Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Department Specific Competencies
Notifies RN of the EKG and any alert regarding critical results.
Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
Education
Degree	Program
License / Certification Requirements
Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience
BCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association
Compensation Range   $23.00 - $31.51 / Hour