UNIT ASSISTANT/Monitor Tech

"Works under the supervision of the Department Manager/Charge Nurse. Unit Assistants II’s will be assigned to one of Two (2) primary functions on a given unit. Unit Assistant II will be required to maintain competency for both functions. Assignment one (A-1) primary responsibility for monitoring telemetry patients at the Central Monitoring Station, recognizing rhythm abnormalities and escalating per policy. Assignment two (A-2), primary responsibility to manage the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit. Floating within the unit groupings or outside of job class will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Utilizes positive communication skills. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Health. Performs other duties as assigned.

Enters and processes orders accurately as demonstrated by:
? Enters communication requests in Meditech
? Scheduling tests, procedures, treatments, including entering in the computer
? Competency – Complete annual review of review EKG exam. 

*need to be able to interpret ECG’s and what the waves mean. This role is continuous observation of a central ECG monitor with anywhere from 8-29 patients.

*experienced in watching the monitor, and understanding and interpreting the ekg readings to recognize and identify any arrhythmias.