Monitor Tech/Care Partner

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and the care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served
• Promotes customer service initiatives
• Telemetry responsibilities
• Assigns telemetry as ordered
• Provides continuous observation of telemetry monitors
• Recognizes any arrhythmias
• Documents monitor tracing
• Communicates findings to nursing staff and physicians on a regular basis
• Answers telephones and public inquiries appropriately
• Processes orders/consults accurately
• Covers STAT orders to appropriate personnel immediately
• Maintains patient charts – identifies information/risk factors on chart
• Maintains par levels on supplies
• Responds to call lights, directs request to appropriate staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma/GED is preferred
• Current BLS certification (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation)
• CPI/De-escalation training (obtain within 6 months)
• Completion of telemetry monitoring/arrhythmia training
• Successfully passes an arrhythmia interpretation examination annually
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills