MONITOR TECH (PRN)

Grmc; Silver City (NM); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GRMC in Silver City, NM, is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac rhythm monitoring, assist with basic patient care, and support nursing staff. Responsibilities include acquiring vital signs, recording data, and entering Meditech orders as needed.

The role involves maintaining telemetry units, coordinating with the RN, and providing assistance during admissions, transfers, and discharges. Training is provided for ECG rhythm recognition and PEARS where required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess NM CNA certification or NM EMS License or Level I/II nursing courses or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Basic ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months of hire.
• PEARS (AHA) within 6 months of hire.
• Previous monitor tech experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, interpret, and post cardiac strips; alert provider and nurse to abnormal parameters.
• Provide basic nursing care including ADLs and vital signs.
• Document vital signs, treatments and procedures accurately.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist RN with care.
• Enter orders for admissions and daily updates when RN unavailable.
• Maintain telemetry units and ensure chart documentation.
• Answer calls, report patient issues, and participate in training for students.
• Floated to other hospital areas as needed under Charge Nurse guidance.

Kenntnisse

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs documentation

ECG rhythm recognition

Basic nursing care

Effective communication with RN

First aid

Meditech orders input

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico CNA certification or NM EMS License or Level I/II nursing courses or MA experience

BLS (AHA)

PEARS (AHA) within 6 months

Tools

Meditech

Telemetry equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The Special Care Unit Monitor Technician monitors cardiac rhythms, enters Meditech orders, and performs limited patient care. Responsibilities include reporting rhythm changes to nursing staff, maintaining equipment, acquiring and monitoring vital signs, and reporting abnormalities. Clerical tasks include answering phones and stocking supplies. Additionally, the Tech may be floated to other hospital areas as a resource, as directed by hospital leadership or the House Supervisor. When floated, they are expected to follow the guidance of the Charge Nurse or RN in the assigned department and maintain the same high standards of care and safety.

Essential Functions

• Monitors, interprets, and posts cardiac strips; alerts provider and nurse of abnormal parameters, including vital signs.
• Performs basic emergency medical care or first aid when needed.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and ambulation.
• Provides basic nursing care, including bathing, assisting with ADLs, taking vital signs, performing Accu-checks, and routine checks.
• Documents vital signs, treatments, and procedures accurately and promptly.
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists the RN with patient care as directed.
• Answers call lights and phones; responds to the nurse call system.
• Cleans and stocks rooms, equipment, and work areas, changes linens.
• Maintains telemetry units, applies telemetry, runs admission and rhythm strips, and ensures documentation in patient charts.
• Communicates patient issues and condition changes, including abnormal findings, to the RN or provider.
• Enters orders for new admissions and daily updates if the RN is unavailable.
• Attends department meetings and provides feedback for students during training.

Monitors ER cardiac rhythms and assists in the ER as needed.

Requirements

Education and Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess one of the following qualifications: a New Mexico CNA certification, a New Mexico EMS License, completion of Level I and II courses from an accredited nursing college, or two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS (AHA)
• Basic ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months of hire
• PEARS (AHA) within 6 months from hire date
• Previous monitor tech experience preferred

Note: Job description available upon request.

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer