Ward Clerk/Monitor Technician - Med/Surg & ICU - Registry

Ward Clerk/Monitor Technician - Med/Surg & ICU - Registry Requisition Number : WARDC038924 Locations Great Falls (Hospital) 3010 15th Ave S Great Falls, MT 59405, USA POSITION OVERVIEW Works with RN and other nursing staff to indirectly care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge. Responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms including lethal cardiac rhythms. Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry. Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm and other unit activities. Performs duties in fast paced environment with prioritization and organization of work assignments, adjusting priorities based on changing situations. Other duties include ordering, replacing, collaborating in reporting and replacing defective equipment, entering charges and assisting patients and visitors as needed. Receives direction from: Nurses, Providers, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, DON. EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent, required Successful completion of the basic dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy by completion of orientation EXPERIENCE One (1) year of experience in acute care, preferred More than one (1) year of monitor tech experience, preferred KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Medical Terminology Basic anatomy/physiology of the heart and cardiac rhythms Clear and concise communication skills. Basic office skills Basic patient care Basic cardiac rhythms Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians and other health team professionals. Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS Pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr