Monitor Technician

Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name: Work Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareFind your path in health care.-- At Banner Health, caring for people is at the core of all we do.-- We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.-- If that sounds like something you want to be a part of - apply today!--When you join our Central Monitoring team as a Monitor Tech, you will be part of a team in charge of all--patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. You have the opportunity to collaborate on a regular basis with the RNs and other members of the team on the floor assuring patient care. In this role you will also be responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.----This position is for a FULL-TIME Day Shift opening. The hours will be for Day Shift 6a-6:30p and will require 3 shifts per week. This schedule will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool and enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for continuous observation of patients' monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training - and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.

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