Monitor Tech

Pay range: $20.62/hr - $23.32/hr - $26.38/hr *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $23.32/hr, based on applicable experience POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Monitor Technician maintains constant observation, recognition and documentation of cardiac rhythms, recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac patterns and reports significant findings.#As a#Unit Secretary, they#assist nursing and medical staff by acting as receptionist, unit liaison, and secretary for the nursing unit.# Although Monitor Technician is a blended role, the#CVU # TCU#Monitor Technician will function as Monitor Technician only when assigned to the#telemetry monitor bank.# They will facilitate good communication to other units where telemetry patients are located, and be accountable for telemetry patient location when properly informed to facilitate notification of a patients rhythm change.# EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum:

• One year experience utilizing clerical, computer and receptionist skills

• Basic Arrhythmia recognition course or equivalent course or experience

Desired:

• One year experience in nursing unit or hospital environment SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical competence.# Must have medical terminology knowledge.# Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
  
  Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.# Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions

.# Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

06/17/2009 confirmed correct. EM

4/2/12: update via jd - sf (removed med term test)

1.18.13: moved med term - sf

6/2/17: changed DCU to CVU & TCU - sf