Monitor Technician
AdventHealth · Bolingbrook, IL · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$17.17–$27.46/hrFull-time
Shift
Shift: 7:30pm-7am three nights a week.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the company's core values.
- Documents in accordance with department policy and maintain telemetry logbook.
- Observes monitors, recognizing and documenting normal and abnormal EKG patterns, and promptly notify nursing staff of any abnormalities.
- Maintains monitor alarms per policy, verifies that alarms are set and audible every shift, and troubleshoots monitors as needed.
- Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities, demonstrating accurate documentation and monitoring of activities, and supporting departmental quality standards and initiatives.
- Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrade skills, performing other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.
- Maintains telemetry printout during cardiac arrest and as indicated.
- Ensures effective communication with the healthcare team regarding patient status and any changes observed.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring equipment is properly sanitized and stored.
- Participates in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices and departmental procedures.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Monitor technician experience or successful completion of AdventHealth Monitor Technician training program or equivalent.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Pleasant telephone manner and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with patients/public in potentially difficult situations.
- Completion of basic arrhythmias identification course in orientation.
- Good oral, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to continuously prioritize multiple duties.
- Familiar with medical terminology and arrhythmia identification.
- Ability to quickly learn and successfully complete a competency skill check off list within 90 days of employment.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible workweek including weekends, nights, and overtime as required.
- Customer service skills.
- Demonstrates a specialized level of knowledge and thorough understandings of practices/procedures related to hospital nursing practices, telemetry monitor, and infection control procedures.
- Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
- Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Accurate typing skills.
- Neat and legible handwriting.
- Successfully complete Virtual Patient Observation training.
- Verbal interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
- Keyboarding and basic clerical skills.
- Basic EKG class or equivalent knowledge.
Requirements
- High School Grad or Equiv.
- Medical terminology.
Qualifications
- 1+ monitor tech experience.
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).
Benefits
[Preserved]
Pay
$17.17 - $27.46
Schedule
Full time
Physical Requirements
[Preserved]
Additional Information
[Preserved]
Licenses And Certifications
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).