| The Monitor Technician works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties. | |
Core Competencies | |
| Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors | |
| Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner | |
| Adheres to infection prevention | |
| Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care | |
| Assists in providing patient comfort and safety | |
| Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care | |
| Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals | |
| Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals | |
| Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process | |
| Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team | |
| Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model | |
| Participates in organizational activities | |
| Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately | |
| Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team | |
| Utilizes resources in an economical manner | |
Department Specific Competencies | |
| Notifies RN of the EKG and any alert regarding critical results. | |
| Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated. | |
Education | |
| Degree | Program |
License / Certification Requirements | |
| Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience | |
| BCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association | |
Compensation Range $23.00 - $31.51 / Hour | |