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Banner Health
Monitor Technician
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What they do
A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.
$58,755 / year median in Arizona
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Monitor Technician Banner Health
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Full Job Description Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona Department Name:
PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Clinical Care The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. Bring your passion for patient care and join our mission today! As a Monitor Technician , you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. You will be required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. You are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team.Schedule:
Full-time (3 day-12 hour) Day shift, 7:00am to 7:30pm. This will include weekends and holidays on rotation. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Banner- University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion.
- Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients' monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities. 2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity. 3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff. 4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment. 5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel. 6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments. Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians. Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram- OR•electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training•and•a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG•OR•EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias•OR•epileptiform activity.