Monitor Tech

Monitor TechDepartment: Neuro/Trauma Surgical ICUSchedule: Full-TimeHours Per Pay Period: 72Shift: NightsHours: Contact Information: Contact: Esmeralda MartinezTel: 530-332-7068Email: esmeralda.martinez@enloe.orgAddress: Job Details: POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Monitor Technician maintains constant observation, recognition and documentation of cardiac rhythms, recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac patterns and reports significant findings. As Unit Secretary he/she assists nursing and medical staff by acting as receptionist, unit liaison, and secretary for the nursing unit. Although Monitor Technician is a blended role, the DCU Monitor Technician will function as Monitor Technician only when assigned to the DCU telemetry monitor bank. They will facilitate good communication to other units where telemetry patients are located, and be accountable for telemetry patient location when properly informed to facilitate notification of a patients rhythm change. These services further the mission of Enloe Medical Center, which is to improve the quality of your life through patient-centered care.EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum: Medical Terminology (must pass Enloe's medical terminology test) One year experience utilizing clerical, computer and receptionist skills Basic Arrhythmia recognition course or equivalent course or experience (Critical Care Monitor Techs will pass the Basic Arrhythmia Recognition Course within six months of employment, or challenge and pass this course's final exam to validate equivalent experience. Demonstrates 75% competence on proficiency exam during annual evaluation.) Desired: One year experience in nursing unit or hospital environmentSKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical competence. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Type 25 wpm (certificate required within the last three years). Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.