MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Description: VC Hospital in Pittsburg is at present recruited MONITOR TECHNICIAN right now, this job will be assigned in Kansas. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi ! Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.
Position Summary:
Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac screen or telemetry monitors. Transcribes physician orders from records and enters orders accurately into the computer. Provides clerical support to the critical care staff and other members of the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Provides accurate and timely interpretation and dissemination of information to critical care staff members and other members of the health care team related to patient’s cardiac rhythms as per cardiac monitoring.
Monitors heart rhythm patterns of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances.
Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
Continuously observes e! lectrocardiographs, documents interpretation at prescribed int! ervals and in the event of dysrhythmias or rhythm changes.
Detects and notifies RN and/or other appropriate personnel immediately in the event of life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Provides clerical support to critical care staff and other members of the healthcare team.
Promotes and supports all Via Christi Health standards of quality customer service.
Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or Experience
Prior Experience with Cardiac Monitoring and/or successful completion of rhythm interpretation course and successful completion of a competency exam required within 3 months post date of hire. (N/A VCH-P)
One year acute care, medical/surgical, or pediatric healthcare experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required upon date of hire.
Post-sec! ondary education preferred.
Behavioral Skills
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Accepts assignment responsibilities as an accountable member of the healthcare team.
Works cooperatively with nursing, ancillary and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.
Has ability to organize multiple activities simultaneously.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, computer skills and ability to accurately interpret cardiac monitor rhythms necessary.
Working knowledge of basic computer systems in order to complete data entry required.
Basi! c working email knowledge required.
Ability to navigate the in! ternet and Via Christi intranet required.
Ability to use multiple forms of communication devices such as telephones, paging systems, portable data devices.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Kansas CNA Certification, or successfully completed an approved nursing program or a Kansas EMS certification required. (VCH-P Only)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers offered by the American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer offered by the Red Cross within 30 days post date of hire.
Successful completion of competency exam required 30 days post date of hire and annually. (N/A VCH-P)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
C! onstantly required to sit in a stationary position.
Occasionally performs activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
Occasionally required to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds at waist height for distances up to 100 feet.
Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.
Constantly able to communicate verbally and in written form.
Constantly able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls and customer questions.
Good visual acuity and color determination for accurate reading of tests, equipment, and recording on patient charts.
Constantly able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls, pagers, voices of employees/customers, and monitors/alarms.
Constantly able to use hands and fingers to perform simple and fine motor handling tasks, such as pinching and ! manipulating while handling intricate medical equipment, writing, typin! g, and using a keyboard.
Constantly able to use different types of visual perceptions to perform activities such as moving medical equipment, evaluating patients, reading monitors and charts, and reading computer screens.
Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate infection or other problems with a patient, or environmental issues such as smoke.
Working Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation.
Position Scope/Patient Population:
Specific scope of care and patient populations are identified in the Unit Specific Structure Standards.
May encounter patients and visitors ranging from newborn to geriatric ages.
Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) a! nd Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Via Christi Health application process, contact the HR Customer Service Center at 1-877-389-8864 or e-mail hrservicecenter@viachristi.org . The hearing impaired may contact Via Christi by calling the Kansas Relay Center at 1-800-766-3777.
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This job will be started on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:01:39 GMT