**Primary City/State:**

Phoenix, Arizona

**Department Name:**

PCU-Monitor Room-Hosp

**Work Shift:**

Night

**Job Category:**

Clinical Care

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When you join our **Monitor Technician** team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team. **This position requires minimum three years EKG interpretation experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.**

This position is for a **Full Time Night Shift, 6pm to 6:30am.** This will include weekends and holidays on a rotation.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supervises cardiac monitor technicians and maintains the operations of the telemetry surveillance unit. Monitors staff performance and equipment/computer function.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Oversees operations of telemetry surveillance unit. Promptly resolves issues related to staffing, telemetry capacity, scheduling and equipment functionality. Leads departmental processes that support accurate record keeping, observation of telemetry monitors and escalation of cardiac rhythm changes to appropriate nursing personnel.

2. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental procedures and processes.

3. Oversees the availability of supplies, equipment and staffing resources to ensure excellent patient care.

4. Serves as supervisory liaison between Cardiac Monitor Techs and clinical leadership. Maintains effective communication with medical staff, patients and other departments. Proactively identifies and resolves escalations and issues.

5. Adheres to standards and policies for purposes of licensure, regulation and accreditation.

6. Manages telemetry equipment to include coordination of upgrades, identification of equipment issues and coordinates resolution with appropriate resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Minimum of three years EKG interpretation experience.

Must possess strong leadership skills and working knowledge of medical terminology.

Requires strong effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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