What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Tech. position at UPMC?
Join UPMC Northwest as a Monitor Technician, where you'll provide continuous visual surveillance of cardiac rhythm monitors, promptly notifying nursing staff of changes. This detail-oriented role is vital to patient safety, requiring sharp focus, communication, and teamwork.
Shift: Typically evening (and occasional night shifts)
Hours: Typically, 28 hours/week
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
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Provide continuous visual monitoring of cardiac rhythms, ensuring 100% accuracy in dysrhythmia recognition, alarm management, and prompt communication with appropriate personnel.
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Provide flexibility to cover subsequent shifts when staffing levels are inadequate.
- Clearly explain procedures to patients and hospital personnel, gather relevant patient history, and ensure proper positioning and preparation for Holter monitor procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment, monitor supply inventory, and notify management of required repairs or replenishments.
Salary : $18 - $27
