Full-Time Night Shift - Monitor Tech - Cardiopulmonary Support Unit (CPSU)

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Monitor Tech to support professional caregivers by monitoring cardiac rhythms and handling a range of clerical duties on the patient care unit. The role emphasizes accuracy in rhythm documentation, timely reporting of rhythm changes, and strict adherence to policy and safety procedures.

Candidates should have strong medical terminology knowledge and be prepared to complete required courses in Medical Terminology and Basic Arrhythmia within the first year.

Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac monitoring and telemetry
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy relevant to telemetry
• Ability to document patient data accurately and timely
• Clear oral and written communication, team collaboration
• Familiarity with unit desk operations and clerical duties

Responsabilités

• Adheres to all policies, procedures, safety plans, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency in Monitor Technician tasks as validated.
• Documents and interprets patient heart rhythms using telemetry.
• Announces safety risks to the charge nurse and maintains patient safety.
• Communicates routine information clearly and professionally.
• Identifies arrhythmias or rhythm changes and reports promptly.
• Obtains six-second rhythm strips and facilitates evaluation by the nurse.
• Organizes work for the shift to ensure quality patient care.

Connaissances

Cardiac rhythm monitoring

Medical terminology

Documentation

Communication skills

Telemetry

Formation

Medical Terminology course

Basic Arrhythmia course

Description du poste

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
The Monitor Tech assists the professional caregiver in the care of patients by monitoring cardiac rhythms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions. The Monitor Tech ensures that Hospital's philosophy, standards, policies and procedures are met and maintained in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• 1. Adheres to policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• 2. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Monitor Technician competency checklist.
• 3. Documents and interprets patient's heart rhythm and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings.
• 4. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in policies and procedures.
• 5. Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.
• 6. Identifies patient arrhythmias/abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reports changes immediately to the assigned nurse.
• 7. Obtains six second strip as indicated by patient condition and gives current strips to charge nurse for further evaluation.
• 8. Properly plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, manpower, supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate quality care.

Other Information

• Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology course during their first year of employment.
• Incumbent will be required to take and successfully complete a Basic Arrhythmia course.
• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac monitoring upon hire is preferred.
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Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH 5Nsew Cpsu

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.