Monitor Technician

Job Summary The monitor tech observes and interprets patients' cardiac rhythm status and listens for alarms. Informs the RN of variances to initiate examination of the patient. Greets people at the nurses' station and answers their questions or refers them to appropriate staff members. Transcribes medical orders. Performs unit based non-clinical duties related to the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Organizes activities at the nurses' station. Accepts patient medications from pharmacy or tube station and gives directly to the charge nurse or assigned nurse. Job Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred. Unit Secretarial course preferred. Minimum Experience Requirement: Prior unit secretary experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills required. Minimum License Requirement: BLS required. Pay Range $21.00 - $31.50 #J-18808-Ljbffr