Monitor Technician Full Time Nights Lazio

Monitor Technician Full Time Nights
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

OverviewThe Monitor Technician, functioning as administrative support under the Director, monitors telemetry on a continuous basis and documents rhythms in accordance with policy and procedure.

This individual provides clerical support and maintains a clean, safe and quiet environment in support of patient comfort and contentment.

The Monitor Technician may perform duties associated with certain sections and unit departments within the hospital and promotes the practice of family-centered care.

He/she works cooperatively with the medical and other hospital staff who support the care of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or equivalentCompletion of competency checklist for position within 90 daysEDUCATION PREFERREDNoneLICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREDCompletion of CPR Course B/Heartsaver within 1 yearCompletion of Basic Arrhythmia CourseMonitor Technician Certification Course and testCertified Emergency Medical Technician/ParamedicLICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS PREFERREDBCLSEXPERIENCE REQUIREDNoneEXPERIENCE PREFERREDNoneROLE SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists with orienting new employees and students to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry. Maintains all hospital computer systems applicable to Cardiac Monitoring/Telemetry. Maintains clinical competency based on established standards of practice. Meets departments and organizational standards for productivity and efficiency. Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties. Adheres to all infection prevention guidelines. Primary responsibility to monitor patient's heart rhythms and promptly identify/notify any rhythm changes to the appropriate healthcare team members. Document any and all necessary information regarding patient rhythms, monitoring interruptions or removal. Maintains telemetry monitoring system.

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