MONITOR TECHNICIAN - Mohawk Valley Health System : Job Details

Under the direction of the Command Center Supervisor, the Monitor Technician will work indirectly with all members of the nursing units, ancillary departments, and physicians to coordinate the communication of remote telemetry. The Monitor Technician is responsible for the distribution, monitoring, validating, and documenting of the remote telemetries.

• Identify patients and verify physician orders prior to performing interventions or care
• Perform computer operations essential to the electronic medical record and telemetry monitoring system.
• Perform the following to include but not limited to telephone functions, fax/copier and nurse call systems.
• Demonstrate accuracy, skill, and timeliness in duties to include but not limited to, documentation of clinical data into required logs, posting of clinical data into appropriate IT system (i.e. telemetry strips).
• Understand and verify cardiac rhythms
• Communicate timely and effectively with nursing staff
• Elevate immediate patient issues to supervisor or designee
• Perform other duties as required.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of rhythm analysis course and pass test within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Experience in the healthcare setting.
• Background in Medical Terminology

Disclaimer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 95514 Department COMMAND CENTER - TELEMETRY Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 12.50 FTE 0.31 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year) Union Non-Union Pay Range $ 16.95 - $ 22.85

Nearest Major Market: Utica