Monitor Technician

FacilityCentral Harnett HospitalLocationLillington, North CarolinaDepartmentCentralized Telemetry - CHHJob FamilyNursing SupportWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryMaintain observation of cardiac monitor consoles.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assume responsibility for monitoring cardiac rhythmsPerform telemetry monitoring dutiesAlert nurse to respond to alarms resulting from rhythm changesAlert nursing assistant or other competent staff member to respond to equipment or reception alarms (such as "leads off" or "low battery")Print and document strip assessment every four hours, on admission, during a code, upon request and as rhythms/rates changeActively demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacityOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredEKG certification preferredAll internal and external applicants will be required to take a Dysrhythmia class and must successfully pass the required test within 60 days of employment with the following exception: Applicants with EKG certification or previous MT experience will be provided the option to take and pass the Dysrhythmia test in lieu of taking the class. Successful passing of the test will allow the MT to be exempt from the requirement of taking the initial class. All employees will be required to successfully pass the advanced dysrhythmia test every 6 months (April and October each year)Work Experience:1 year of monitor technician experience preferred1 year of healthcare experience (i.e. Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, MT) preferred1 year of medical terminology experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredRemains calm under emergency situationsPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsLong periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity