Monitor Technician - Occasional - Days - Mohawk Valley Health System : Job Details

Job SummaryUnder 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 Core Job ResponsibilitiesIdentify patients and verify physician orders prior to performing interventions or carePerform 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.Demonstrates 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 rhythmsCommunicate timely and effectively with nursing staffElevate immediate patient issues to supervisor or designeePerform other duties as required.Education/Experience RequirementsREQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of rhythm analysis course and pass test within 6 months of hirePREFERRED:Experience in the healthcare setting.Background in Medical TerminologyLicensure/Certification RequirementsDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, 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.Job DetailsReq Id 95514Department COMMAND CENTER - TELEMETRYShift DaysShift Hours Worked 12.50FTE 0.31Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HREmployee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)Union Non-UnionPay Range $ 16.95 - $ 22.85