MONITOR TECH (Part Time) at Gila Regional Medical Center

Silver City, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Clerical Tasks, Telemetry, Basic Emergency Care, Documentation, Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Admissions, Assisting with ADLs, First Aid, ECG Rhythm Recognition, Meditech Orders, Patient Transfers, Stocking Supplies

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Special Care Unit Monitor Technician monitors cardiac rhythms, enters Meditech orders, and performs limited patient care. Responsibilities include reporting rhythm changes to nursing staff, maintaining equipment, acquiring and monitoring vital signs, and reporting abnormalities. Clerical tasks include answering phones and stocking supplies. Additionally, the Tech may be floated to other hospital areas as a resource, as directed by hospital leadership or the House Supervisor. When floated, they are expected to follow the guidance of the Charge Nurse or RN in the assigned department and maintain the same high standards of care and safety. Essential Functions: · Monitors, interprets, and posts cardiac strips; alerts provider and nurse of abnormal parameters, including vital signs. · Performs basic emergency medical care or first aid when needed. · Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and ambulation. · Provides basic nursing care, including bathing, assisting with ADLs, taking vital signs, performing Accu-checks, and routine checks. · Documents vital signs, treatments, and procedures accurately and promptly. · Prepares patients for procedures and assists the RN with patient care as directed. · Answers call lights and phones; responds to the nurse call system. · Cleans and stocks rooms, equipment, and work areas, changes linens. · Maintains telemetry units, applies telemetry, runs admission and rhythm strips, and ensures documentation in patient charts. · Communicates patient issues and condition changes, including abnormal findings, to the RN or provider. · Enters orders for new admissions and daily updates if the RN is unavailable. · Attends department meetings and provides feedback for students during training. Monitors ER cardiac rhythms and assists in the ER as needed. Requirements Education and Training Requirements: · High School Diploma or GED · Must possess one of the following qualifications: a New Mexico CNA certification, a New Mexico EMS License, completion of Level I and II courses from an accredited nursing college, or two years of experience as a Medical Assistant. · BLS (AHA) · Basic ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months of hire PEARS (AHA) within 6 months from hire date Previous monitor tech experience preferred Note: Job description available upon request.**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to nursing staff, and performing limited patient care. Additional duties include clerical tasks, maintaining equipment, and assisting in various hospital areas as needed.