Monitor Tech/ C NA – ICU (Days)

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoints extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

The Monitor Tech observes cardiac monitors, identifies, calculates, interprets, and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms. Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed. Also responsible for maintaining supplies, counting and replacing stock and assisting staff members as needed. Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Essential Functions:

Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.

Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer or discharge.

Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer, discharge and documentation of patient information in the central system.

Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings to nursing staff.

Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to BIO MED.

Maintains and ensures adequate stock of all designated equipment, including telemetry, cables, batteries and electrodes.

Maintains ongoing observation of all patients cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/providers of any rate/rhythm changes.

Measures and interprets heart rhythm and documents as part of patients record per departmental standards.

Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer and discharge.

Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer, discharge and documentation of patient information in the central system.

Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythms.

Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts BIO MED engineering as appropriate.

Gives report to oncoming shift.

Maintains and ensures adequate stock of all designated equipment, including telemetry, cables, batteries and electrodes.

Reports failures and defective equipment to BIO MED engineering.

Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees and visitors.

Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.Answers call lights and responds to patients needs appropriately and promptly.Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weight and vital signs).Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Assists with post mortem care including transport to the morgue.Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.Transfers, moves and repositions patients as assigned.Sets up simple traction as requested.Appropriately obtains, stores and labels specimens. Enters specimen orders accurately and endures safe delivery of specimens to the lab.Assists in discharge process of patients to include: transport, packing of personal belongings and assistance with hygiene needs as requested.Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required SkillsRequires 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.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Handle with care within 3 months of hireLicenses: Current NC Certified Nursing Assistant certification
Successful completion of Arrhythmia Course within 3 months of hire.
Medical terminology experience preferred.Previous monitor technician and/or direct patient care experience preferred.
Benefits – Wide range of benefits options!
Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
HSA

401(K) retirement plan contributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Prescription Assistance with OptumRx

Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.

Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.

Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a /career that cares/, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

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Title: Monitor Tech/ C NA – ICU (Days)

Location: NC-Rutherfordton

Requisition ID: 7462-9151