TELE005 FT Monitor Tech

South Arkansas Regional Hospital; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Arkansas Regional Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician (MT) in El Dorado, Arkansas. The MT will assist in patient care by monitoring heart rhythms, documenting changes, and effectively communicating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. This position is crucial to patient safety and involves various responsibilities under nursing supervision, ensuring the highest standard of care in alignment with the hospital's values.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
• Complete the basic arrhythmia course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rhythms and rates.
• Notify nursing staff of any changes in patient status.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Observing heart rhythms

Communication with nursing staff

Following safety practices

Monitoring and modifying central station

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Basic arrhythmia course

Job description

The Monitor Technician (MT) is responsible for assisting in care of patients under the direction of an RN or LPN. The monitor technician performs duties including observing and monitoring heart rhythms and rates, informing the nursing staff of any change in patients' status.

Qualifications/Experience

• Education: Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Licenses/Certificate: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Complete the basic arrhythmia course.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

• Uphold and demonstrate We Care values in everyday activities and behavior.
• Demonstrate how to set up, monitor and modify the central station.
• Demonstrate how to run initial strip rhythms, every shift, PRN and document as scheduled.
• Complete and pass the basic dysrhythmia class and test with minimum of 80%.
• Demonstrate the ability to notify the nursing staff of any changes and follow the escalation policy.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate all aspects of patient care with nursing staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety practices for patients at SARH and report hazards while initiating appropriate action.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and Department indicators.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.

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