Monitor Technician

Job Summary / Purpose Provides supervision of monitors on the telemetry unit. Enhances patient safety and reduces sentinel events through the timely reporting of rhythm changes to the RN. Covers monitoring and clerical duties. Department Description The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions. Experience / Education / Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. CNA, EMT or Paramedic preferred. Prior medical experience preferred. GSR PCU 2S: Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Physical Demands Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 40 - 60 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Standing MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force) #J-18808-Ljbffr