Monitor Technician - $14-18 per hour - Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX : Job Details

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Monitor Technician for a job in San Antonio, Texas.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Monitor TechnicianDiscipline:Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:8 hoursEmployment Type:StaffUp to $6,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience SummaryProvides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient's age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician's orderEnsures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm changeMaintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessaryMaintains small equipment logReports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policyGreets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messagesTranscribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer systemAssembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of resultsMonitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair servicesExhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and must havesUtilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentParticipates in Performance Improvement activitiesBaptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #240#######-2. Posted job title:Monitor Tech Full Time Nights NbhBenefitsHealth Care FSADependent Care FSALife insurance.