JOB SUMMARY:   The Monitor Technician, reporting to the Nursing Unit Director, with assignment and direction from the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse/LVN designee, is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performance of clerical/ receptionist &/or Cardiac Monitoring duties.  This position is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the nursing unit. The MT supports the hospital mission and vision with emphasis on customer relations. The MT utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, spiritual and cultural diversity into unit communication & organization. The MT is a non-licensed position whose training & skills enables him/her to interpret basic cardiac rhythms, recognize & alert the RN to significant rhythm changes or common dysrhythmias. The position contributes to the provision of safety and quality care that results in positive outcomes in patient care.  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.  Completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition & Monitoring course
2. · High School Graduate or equivalent experience preferred
3. · Minimum of one year of acute hospital experience preferred. 
4. · Current Basic Life Support (CPR) Heartsaver card.
5. · Competent in Medical Terminology