What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at Catholic Health?
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
The Monitor Tech works under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed personnel, and provides bedside patient care in the Emergency Room and is an integral part of the care team. The Monitor Tech must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Catholic Health's model of patient care.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Reading multiple telemetry monitors and Reports all cardiac rhythm changes to nursing &/or physician
- Troubleshooting alarms and adjust if indicated, with consultation of nursing &/or physician
- Remaining at central monitoring station unless otherwise directed by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or designee
- Documenting cardiac rhythm in EMR
- Ensuring all patients ordered for a telemetry monitor are on a monitor frequently.
- Appropriately perform phlebotomy and EKG’s as needed
- Collect and labels specimens, at patient's bedside
- Perform and documents quality control for point of care testing
- Maintain adequate supplies
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Paramedic or EMT CC preferred program or NA/ MA with ability to read to telemetry monitors
- Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred; Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy; Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to prioritize work
- Min one-year phlebotomy experience
- Current BLS
Salary Range
USD $25.30 - USD $28.35 /Hr.
Salary : $25 - $28
