Monitor Technician Certified Patient Care Assistant PT Nights

Banner Health; Wyoming; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a part-time Monitor Technician in Casper, Wyoming for the night shift. You will monitor 40-60 patients' cardiac rhythms, escalate abnormalities, and support the nursing team with ADLs and charting.

The role includes potential floor assistance as a Certified Patient Care Assistant to aid with mobility, hygiene, and nutrition. Wyoming Medical Center is a major inpatient facility with a strong cardiac program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current CNA in state of practice is required.
• Must possess working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients and alerts changes to clinical staff.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation; provides information to physicians and staff.
• Assists with activities of daily living to promote patient health and comfort.
• Collects patient data including vital signs and inputs/outputs per policy.
• Reports abnormalities to licensed professionals and communicates status to caregivers.
• Performs procedures delegated by licensed staff and assists with unit-specific procedures.
• Maintains a clean and stocked environment; provides general department support.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Keyboarding skills

Communication skills

ECG interpretation

ECG/EKG interpretation course

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice

ECG interpretation course or EEG interpretation course

Tools

ECG machines

Job description

Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming Department Name: PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care

We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. Explore and excel. Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. Whether you’re coming in with experience, or just learning the health care industry, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.

When you join our Monitor Technician team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team. You will also be helping on the floor as needed as a Certified Patient Care Assistant where you will be assisting with ADL's, charting, and ambulation to support these patients and our nursing team!

This position is a Part Time Night Shift position, 24 hours working 2 12's 6:00pm- 6:30am. Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients' monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards. In addition, this position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record; provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
3. Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.
4. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
5. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
6. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
7. Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
8. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
9. This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families, physicians, external contacts and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Recent healthcare experience preferred. In Arizona, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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