ATLANTICARE

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ROLE DESCRIPTION TITLE

Monitor Technician

JOB CODE

145

EXEMPT:

NON-EXEMPT

X DATE:

4/2/98

REVISED:

2/00 (R) 12/05, 01/08, 1/14 (Q) 10/07 (PS, R) 03/25 (Q) (RR) 01/26 (Q, PS)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of dysrhythmia recognition course within 30 days of hire
• AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Monitor Technician provides support to the patient care delivery team by observing the heart rhythms of patients who are receiving cardiac monitoring. The Monitor Technician is responsible for maintaining alarm parameters established by the physician and for notifying the Registered Nurse of critical changes in patient cardiac rhythms (as per telemetry communication protocol for Centralized Telemetry). This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of dysrhythmia recognition course required within 30 days of hire.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE

Cardiac monitor technician experience required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. The position requires considerable standing, reaching and walking. Requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to Nursing through the Director of Clinical Logistics/Patient Flow The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Benefit Offerings AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of dysrhythmia recognition course required within 30 days of hire.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE

Cardiac monitor technician experience required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.