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Monitor Technician Central Monitoring

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  • DEPARTMENT: 16013 - Central Monitoring
  • LOCATION: 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL, 34110
  • WORK TYPE: Full Time
  • WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Monitor Technician works collaboratively with the nursing staff. The primary responsibility is continuous surveillance of patients being telemetry monitored.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

· Identify and immediately report significant changes in heart rate, heart rate abnormalities and arrhythmias to the nursing staff.

· Initiate “Code Blue” for life-threatening rhythm changes.

· Differentiates between artifact, leads off, alerts and lethal alarms.

· Escalates and prioritizes communication to nursing staff regarding telemetry alerts and alarms.

· Communicates appropriately and clearly to nursing staff, co-workers and physicians.

· Remains alert and attentive to assigned patient rhythms.

· Performs hand off to oncoming shift, detailing pertinent patient telemetry issues.

· Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.

· Notifies the nursing staff, Clinical Engineering, Director/Manager or Administrative Coordinator of system malfunction.

· Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions.

· Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of monitors utilized.

· Assist in orienting and training of new staff.

· Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and hospital related activities. 

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    · Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

    · Successful completion of hospital-based telemetry class and passing of post-test is required within 30 days of hire and annually.

    · Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.

       

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