Monitor Technician/EMU | Nursing - North | Part-time | Nights

Overview An Excellent Opportunity to Join a World Class System! As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical trainingIt provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency careExcellent opportunity for growth Responsibilities In this role the Monitor Technician/Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU) will perform the following job duties: Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythms for assigned patients.Recognize and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and other significant rhythm changes.Immediately notifies the registered nurse (RN) of pertinent changes in a patient's heart rate or cardiac rhythm.Produce and maintain accurate telemetry rhythm strips for patient documentation.Inventory, troubleshoot, and maintain telemetry monitoring equipment, including the central monitor bank and bedside patient units.Continuously observe patients undergoing Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) testing for seizure activity.Recognize and differentiates various types of seizure activity and documents findings accurately.Promptly notifies the RN of observed seizure activity or other significant patient events.Ensures EMU monitoring equipment is maintained, functional, and properly stocked within patient rooms.Supports continuous patient monitoring by maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring monitoring systems operate effectively. Schedule FTE: .60 Hours: 7:00pm Days: Variable Qualifications Education Required: GED or High School Diploma Preferred: PCA, Medic Corpsman, or a nursing student having completed the first clinical rotation successfully Necessary Skills Basic medical terminologyKnowledge of standard precautions, recognizing obvious job related emergenciesAn awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities as they relate to the jobAbility to read EKG arrhythmiasDemonstrates the essential knowledge necessary to effectively monitor patients for seizure activity connected to an Epilepsy Monitor (EMU) Licensure/Certifications/Training Required: Must successfully complete an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within 90 days of hire and within 6 months of hire, must attend unit-based courses relative to specialized area. Experience Required: Less than one year of related experience Preferred: One year or more working in a healthcare environment as a monitor technician