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Form of workThe Monitor Support tech functions under the supervision of the registered nurse by serving the unit in distinct roles according to assignment. In a priority role, the Monitor Support tech is responsible for monitoring and interpreting patients' heart rhythms and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings. The Monitor Support tech may also function as a support tech. These responsibilities include serving as a mobility assistant and working with the registered nurse to optimize patient mobility using specialized patient-lifting equipment. Additionally, the Monitor Support tech may serve as the unit's desk support by managing nurse call system needs, answering telephones, stocking supplies/equipment, filing and ensuring a clean and uncluttered environment of care. The Monitor Support tech provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent. College degree preferred.
- Demonstrated computer experience.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in public contact skills (respect for others, courteous and tactful).
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize and display initiative.
- Dependability and the ability to accept direction and interact with others as a team member are essential skills.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.
- Clerical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
