Monitor Technician - CMU

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon seeks a Monitor Technician to support patient care by monitoring ECG rhythms and reporting observations to the RN. This role does not directly manage other staff.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Basic EKG class within 6 months of hire; BLS certification is required and telemetry certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic EKG class required within 6 months of hire.
• Willing to take courses to maintain competency.

Responsibilities

• Monitors ECG rhythms and reports observations to the RN.
• Records observation and order summary in the EMR.
• Delivers care with privacy and patient rights in mind.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with caregivers, medical staff, patients and guests.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Basic EKG class

Job description

The Monitor Technician provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures. Monitors ECG rhythms and reports observations to the RN. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

Recognizes and reports observation to RN.

Records observation and order summary in multiple areas of electronic medical record.

Follows delegation in the delivery of care.

Respects privacy, and maintains patients’ rights to decide about care.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Documents with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice).

Participates in creating intentional relationships and a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.

Demonstrates knowledge of use and maintenance of equipment needed for assigned area. Demonstrates ability to set up equipment for use.

Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment.

Makes daily patient charges, as appropriate.

Recognizes ECG dysrhythmias and communicates changes in rhythm to RN and to charge nurse.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Basic EKG class required within 6 months of hire.

Must be willing to take courses as requested to maintain competency.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: NTA Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association).

Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: Acute health care experience.

EKG, Monitor tech experience.