What are the responsibilities and job description for the MONITOR TECH - TELEMETRY position at Independence Health System?
Monitor Tech Steady Nights rotation. Shifts: 7p-730a
Job Summary:
Provides clerical and technical support for the nursing staff of 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit that provides acute nursing care by performing duties assigned by the Director or designee. Clerical support includes, but is not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, ordering and storing of supplies, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Technical support includes, but is not limited to, arrhythmia detection and the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment.
Education
⚬ Minimum:
High School Diploma or equivalent
⚬ Preferred:
Basic Arrhythmia Course
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Act 33/73 Clearances
Experience
⚬ Minimum:
None
⚬ Preferred:
Recent experience in a related area, OR related educational background. Previous experience working as a unit secretary/monitor tech.
Other Requirements:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL
Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - CONSTANT
Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift - Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
Up to 50#
Lift * - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift * - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water - N/A
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - CONSTANT
Working with bloodborne pathogens - N/A
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As Relates To This Position:
Sedentary to Light * - CONSTANT
Medium - N/A
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
Job Summary:
Provides clerical and technical support for the nursing staff of 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit that provides acute nursing care by performing duties assigned by the Director or designee. Clerical support includes, but is not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, ordering and storing of supplies, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Technical support includes, but is not limited to, arrhythmia detection and the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment.
Education
⚬ Minimum:
High School Diploma or equivalent
⚬ Preferred:
Basic Arrhythmia Course
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Act 33/73 Clearances
Experience
⚬ Minimum:
None
⚬ Preferred:
Recent experience in a related area, OR related educational background. Previous experience working as a unit secretary/monitor tech.
Other Requirements:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL
Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - CONSTANT
Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift - Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
Up to 50#
Lift * - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift * - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water - N/A
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - CONSTANT
Working with bloodborne pathogens - N/A
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As Relates To This Position:
Sedentary to Light * - CONSTANT
Medium - N/A
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A