Technician, Monitor - Nursing Pool - Vineland

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION: Non-licensed person responsible for continuously observing and interpreting patients' cardiac rhythms (EKG/ECG) and ensuring appropriate and timely alerts / responses to any alarms. Maintains and reports data in a timely manner. Assists in various clerical and communication functions on the nursing unit. Must be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of the unit & health system. QUALIFICATIONS: Certification/Licensure: - High School graduate or equivalent. - Previous monitor tech experience preferred. - Certified Telemetry Technician certification preferred. - Successful Dysrhythmia course completion required. Knowledge & Skills: - Able to read, write and speak English. Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%) Lifting O Standing O Sitting C Lifting 20-50lbs O Climbing O Kneeling O Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching O Carrying O Hearing C Walking O Pushing O Talking F Vision C Environmental Conditions: Noise C Varied: Temperatures N Cleaning Agents N: Noxious odors N: Patient: Exposure C: Operative: Equipment C: Position Responsibilities: Provides continual observation of all patient rhythms: Mounts all rhythm strips appropriately on proper form....