05130 MONITOR TECH
Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring.
Reports to: Director of Critical Care Unit/Stepdown
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required
License: N/A
Certifications: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order.
Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Non-Essential Functions
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals, healthcare facilities, and post-acute services.