Monitor Tech - 2 South PCU

• Responds to visitor/patient emergencies appropriately according to department/facility standards.
• Runs and places rhythm strips in designated place.
• Accurately identifies and reports arrhythmias.
• Initiates patient set-up and maintains monitor equipment.
• Performs quality EKG tracing and performs Stat EKGs when requested.
• Must demonstrate dependability, reliability and flexibility.
• Provides relief and assistance to HUC as needed.
• Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette.
• Facilitates responding to call lights in a timely manner.

• Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent support of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

• Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed dysrhythmia course with at least 80% passing grade and completion of 80 clinical hours OR have training/education AND certification as a Paramedic.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion card.

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Must be able to sit up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to bio hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases.

• Must have ability to work in often-stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding.
• Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Must have continuous concentration watching computer/monitor screens with only dinner and break times as per hospital policy.

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