Pascagoula
full-time
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Monitor Technician Position
Overview: DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate
reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job
or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education: Special
Demands:
Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | 7a - 7p |
2809 Denny Avenue
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring all
patients on cardiac telemetry units; identifies rhythms, changes, and
dysrhythmias; maintains communication with nursing; and states/reports to the
charge nurse. Expectation is for all
performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System
procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance
and publications for health care employees.
Must be a high school graduate or
equivalent; successful completion of a course in medical terminology
desirable. Must be able to successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify
rhythms and arrhythmias.
License:
N/A
Certification:
Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
2 years medical clinical operations preferred.
Reports to:
Nurse Manager; Patient Care Manager
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately
active: involves frequent requirements to move about the office, move about
the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service
area. Work involves exerting a
negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or
otherwise move objects, including the human body. Employee is responsible for safely moving,
lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients, with assistance,
up to 350 pounds. Expected to use safe lifting practices in all areas of job
performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed,
regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or
additional staff.
Work involves
using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to
exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of
infectious disease. Work involves
using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or
fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer
keyboard.
Work involves
being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or
without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work
requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring
an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor
to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be
active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned
with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the
hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental
faculties/assessment and decision making abilities during intense crisis or
emergency situations. Must demonstrate
superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give
information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive
to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability
to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative
and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must
possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability
to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology
(i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MicroSoft products, and to access and update
digital medical files.
Singing River offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage. As one of South Mississippi's largest employers and proudly recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers, we are committed to the highest quality standards and attracting the best talent available.
Singing River provides a seamless approach to healthcare across our three hospitals in Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula, as well as our 50+ clinics and specialty locations. We take pride in our Community Benefit and Outreach efforts, offering charitable assistance and participating in numerous educational and community improvement programs. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, we are an asset to the local economy, providing industry-best wages, benefits, and workplace culture. Through this dedication, Singing River improves the health of its community while making it a better place to live and work, and we are honored to be the caregiver of choice.
We are dedicated to improving health and saving lives, right here.
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