Monitor Technician
Description
The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation.
Position Summary
Operates patient monitoring equipment, provides accurate, continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters, assesses functioning, provides basic troubleshooting of equipment, and collects and stores data.
Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements
- Experience reading monitors or EKGs is strongly preferred.
- Successfully completes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Monitor Technician orientation program or the equivalent.
Work Environment And Hazards
Clinical setting. Exposure class I - Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Sit for extended periods of time, light physical work, vision, and physical dexterity adequate to accurately do role.
Supervised By
Designated RN, Unit Manager, Clinical Coordinator
Specific Criteria
- Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function.
- Operates patient monitoring equipment.
- Affords accurate continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters.
- Notifies designated staff of any change in patient’s EKG status.
- Maintains ongoing communication with staff assigned to patient, other monitor technicians, and physicians.
- Reports and stores select measurement and readings.
- Reports equipment problems to designated staff and follow-up as directed.
- Maintains workstation inventory.
- Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees.
- Completes mandatory educational activities.
- Maintain required competencies.
- Abides by established personnel policies and procedures.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $18.75 - $25.65
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.