Monitor Technician - Torrance, United States - Torrance Memorial Medical Center

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    Full time
    Description

    The Monitor Technician works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties.

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    Core Competencies

    Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors

    Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner

    Adheres to infection prevention

    Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care

    Assists in providing patient comfort and safety

    Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care

    Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals

    Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals

    Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process

    Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team

    Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model

    Participates in organizational activities

    Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately

    Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other
    members of the healthcare team

    Utilizes resources in an economical manner

    Department Specific Competencies

    Notifies RN of the EKG and any alert regarding critical results.


    Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.

    Education

    Degree Program
    High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education General Studies

    License / Certification Requirements

    Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience
    BCLS or ACLS Certification


    Compensation Range:
    $ $31.51 / Hour