Monitor Technician HUC Per Diem SAH (13464)

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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: GIG HARBOR, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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 <td align="left">Title: Monitor Technician HUC Per Diem SAH (13464) Location: WA-Gig Harbor-St. Anthony Hospital Job Number:_1200015163 Job Summary: This job is responsible for performing surveillance of cardiac rhythms at a central monitoring station, and for recognizing, recording and reporting potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias in accordance with established standards and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse. An incumbent also performs general receptionist/clerical tasks that are incidental to the primary purpose of the position. Essential Duties: * Monitors patient's cardiac rhythms using appropriate cardiac monitoring equipment; obtains a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients each shift; records and posts cardiac strips in accordance with established procedures; replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries as necessary. * Recognizes rhythms with the potential to alter the patient's physiology and obtains a documentary ECG strip; immediately reports all arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient in accordance with established protocols. * Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation and capabilities of the central monitoring station; maintains alarm systems according to established protocols and responds appropriately to monitor alarms; identifies/troubleshoots routine technical problems with the monitors and sends work orders for maintenance/Biomed repairs as necessary. * Enters orders into information system and onto appropriate forms so that patient information is current and communicates orders to involved department(s) as necessary. * Cleans and stores units between use; reconciles units in use and units available at the start of each shift; maintains supply of monitor accessory packs (e.g. electrodes, patient carriers and batteries). * Processes all admissions, discharges, transfers, and charges within the assigned unit; assembles new patient charts; reviews and updates patient charts as required to keep current. * Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit-specific records (e.g. unit log books, staffing sheets, chart audits, etc) as assigned. * Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station; handles incoming and outgoing communications, answers questions and assists visitors in accordance with established procedures. * Maintains satisfactory physical environment in the nursing station; orders supplies and maintains inventories; keeps unit stocked, neat, and organized per established standards. * Adheres to unit's safety, risk management and Standard Precautions for contact, airborne and droplet infections. Qualifications: Education: * High School degree is required. * Bachelor's degree preferred. * Monitor technician/health unit coordinator training course preferred. Experience: * One year of recent related work experience as a monitor technician or unit secretary in an acute care hospital setting is prefer </td>
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