Job detail

Central Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring Unit - FT .9 NIGHTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#PPE #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Healthcare #Chart Management #Patient Safety #Clinical Support #Cardiac Rhythms #Cardiac Monitoring

Quick overview

Responsible for continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, interpretation, and documentation within the Central Monitoring Unit. Provides clerical and clinical support to inpatient care areas, including chart management and isolation unit maintenance.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and previous healthcare experience with basic computer and typing skills. EKG certification and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsMedical TerminologyComputer SkillsPatient SafetyPatient DocumentationClerical SupportCardiac MonitoringEKG InterpretationATP TestingPPE Protocol

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Previous healthcare experience. Typing and basic computer skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; willingness to work varied hours; Completion of assigned education and competencies; High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

EKG certification or equivalent. Medical terminology. Previous clerical experience.

Typical physical/Mental demands

Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach and spend consecutive hours sitting, standing, and walking.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to function effectively and efficiently during periods of stress.
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Must posses the visual, auditory and fine motor skills required to perform monitoring and clerical functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Cardiac Monitoring in the CMU

Continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms as well as other clinical parameters
Cardiac rhythm strip measurement, interpretation and documentation
Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of cardiac monitoring hardware and software
Admission, Discharge and Transfer of patients within the cardiac monitoring system
Communication with direct care nursing staff regarding rhythm changes using hospital approved devices
Yearly competencies and skills verification as assigned
Clerical and
Clinical
Support to
Inpatient
Care
Areas:
Strict adherence to hospital Red Rules
Operational and troubleshooting knowledge of office equipment including phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, etc
Initiates, receives and directs communications; relaying messages and information to team members accurately, timely and professionally using hospital approved devices
Chart management including set-up upon admission, break-down upon discharge and review to ensure completeness and appropriate labeling
Checks and restocks office supplies, and patient rooms as directed
Arranges patient transportation, follow up appointments and other services as directed
Maintains work stations free of clutter and non-work related items
Printing of documents required for admission, discharge and transfer of patients from the department
Performs other secretarial duties as assigned by charge nurse/manager/director/hospital supervisor
Assist direct care staff with donning/doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the isolation unit
Perform routine cleaning of high contact surfaces in the isolation unit and other areas as directed
Perform routine adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing in the isolation unit and other areas as directed.

Professionalism

Maintains effective relationships with others
Utilizes time efficiently
Timely completion of all assigned education, competencies and skills tests
Constant focus on customer service and patient safety

Marginal job functions
Performs other duties as assigned.