Position Description

Interviews, trains, orients, counsels, evaluates, and administers disciplinary action.       Recommends hiring decisions and disciplinary actions to manager. Supervises Central Monitoring Unit staffing and daily operational activities. 24-hour responsibility for appropriate staffing and scheduling for department. Schedules personnel, approves paid time off (PTO) and monitors time and attendance. Responsible for maintaining annual staff competencies and managing the orientation and on-boarding process for new Monitor Technicians.. Identifies educational opportunities for staff, secures resources, and coordinates education. Manages /telemetry equipment to include coordination of upgrades, identification of equipment issues, and coordinates resolution with biomedical engineering.  Manages inventory of telemetry transmitters. Continually evaluates workflow, processes, and any opportunities for improvement within the department and reports to management. Participates in the department quality and performance improvement activities. Assists in the development of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Regularly performs the duties and responsibilities of a Monitor Technician. Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with one (1) year of nursing experience in area of specialty. Associates Degree with three (3) years’ clinical experience OR Bachelor’s in Nursing with Two (2) years’ clinical experience. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and make appropriate clinical and supervisory decisions. Must possess good problem solving skills. Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required based on department needs. Demonstrated competency in EKG/arrhythmia interpretation Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or CCT within 6 months of employment

 

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1 year supervisory experience preferred National certification in specialty area

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