Monitor Technician/Unit Clerk
Monitor Technician/Unit Clerk
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PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Monitor Technicianisresponsiblefor checking the heart rhythm patterns of patientsto detect abnormalities and/or deviations from are responsible for ensuring that any cardiac rhythm changes telemetry box or monitor bank needs are brought to the attention oftheappropriate personnel for timely management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- TheMonitorTechnicianmust be organized work accurately with attention to detailbalance multiple competing priorities:
- Completion of basic arrhythmias course with annual competency testing
- Thisposition requires employeestodemonstrateinitial andannualcompetenciesin orderto remainin theposition.
- Other duties are performed as assigned.
- Appropriate rhythm identification change in rhythm rate and notification the appropriate people
- Constant visual monitoring of the rhythm equipment andensuring equipment is in working order.
- Alarmmanagement per hospital policy
- Maintaining all log-books associated withequipmentincludingalarm logs.
- Timely notification of appropriate personnel for battery changes lead placementresponse to alarmsrhythm changes and patient behavior
- Timely notification of appropriate personnel for any problems associated with a telemetryor video surveillance
- TheMonitorTechnicianis aware of the institutions responsibilities under health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA).
- TheMonitorTechnicianis responsible forcontributingtoasafeandsecureenvironmentpromptly reportssafetyconcernsandpertinent observationsto the RN.
- Requires excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills and demonstrates anability toworkcollaboratively.
- Performs assigned work safely adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities conditions hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself other employees patients and visitors.
Unit Clerk Duties:
- Pleasantly and effectively communicates to visitors patients and the health care team.
- Monitors entrance and exit of visitors and personnel into the nursing unit.
- Triages patient and visitor needs to nursing staff when appropriate.
- Coordinates and performs clerical functions for the unit.
- Maintains medical records according to ChristianaCare guidelines.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and assists in arranging patient transports for procedures when necessary.
- Assist in placing patient consults.
- Operates computer utilizing required computer skills.
- Operates equipment in a safe and accurate manner
- Coordinates maintenance of unit supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Answers patient call-lights promptly and pleasantly.
- Appropriately identifies patient in all communication including handling of components of the medical record.
- Demonstrates effective written communication skills.
- Practices professional telephone etiquette.
- Completes mandatory education programs.
- Performs assigned work safely adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities conditions hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself other employees patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACT
Daily frequent contact with all levels of Christiana Care staff patients and families.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
N/A
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Nurse Manager Assistant Nurse Manager Charge Nurse
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
HighSchool diploma or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision handle frequent interruptions set priorities problem solve and good computer skills.
- Complete a basic arrhythmia course (basic cardiac rhythm knowledge and interpretation) with and pass an initial and yearly competency exam with a score of 90%.
Shift Requirements:
- 7a-7p (3-12 hour shifts per week)
- Weekend Commitment - Every Other Weekend
- Holiday Commitment
Post End Date
Jun 17 2025EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
