The 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 desk support by managing the 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, tactfulness).
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize and display initiative.
• Dependability and ability to accept direction and interact with others as a team member essential.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology.
• Cerical or nursing assistant experience preferred.