Monitor Technician

Description

Shift: 7:00a - 7:00p

Job Summary: Provides indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms of ICU and telemetry patients. Interprets cardiac rhythms and reports any abnormalities or changes to the nurse immediately.

Monitor Tech Standards Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

· Approaches patients, family, and visitors in a kind and professional manner.

· Interacts professionally with co-workers and other health care providers.

· Fosters communication between multiple disciplines on the behalf of the patient.

· Answers the telephone in a timely and polite manner.

· Communicates ideas for improvement to the unit manager.

· Organizes and manages activities to show consideration of the whole unit as a whole.

· Reports issues with the telemetry system to IT immediately.

· Completes tele check with all units each shift.

· Notifies nurses when rhythm interpretations are completed and ready to be approved.

· Saves and interprets significant rhythm events for approval.

· Reflects knowledge and judgement in decisions and actions within the job description of the monitor technician.

· Is aware of patient condition and whereabouts when patient is out of the unit.

· Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the patient’s nurse.

· Communicates information to House Supervisor as instructed by the nurse.

· Demonstrates competency in interpreting cardia rhythms.

· Multitasking and excellent analytical skills required.

· Participates in orientation and training of new staff members.

Secondary Role Competency- Unit Secretary:

· Perform duties of Unit Secretary

· Able to prepare and compile records in the department.

· Ensure that the department maintains adequate levels of supplies needed to sustain basic operations.

· Completes Unit Secretary competencies and able to perform this role when needed

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

· Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.

· Completes annual competency requirements.

· Completes annual educational requirements.

· Wears identification while on duty

· Uses computerized time clock correctly.

· Maintains a steady level of productivity; consistently completes assigned duties.

· Maintains Hospital and other regulatory requirements, policies and standards.

· Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings, reads and initials all monthly staff meeting minutes.

· Attends annual Hospital Review and Department in-services as scheduled.

· Ensures confidentiality of patient’s records following HIPAA guidelines.

· Communicates the mission and values of the Hospital and the Department.

· Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and is available “on call” as needed.

· Reports to work as scheduled and ready to receive assignments; minimal absenteeism.

Education/Regulatory Requirements & Experience:

· High School diploma or GED required.

· Prefer basic knowledge of medical terminology.

· Prefer experience as a monitor tech.

· Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality required.

Language Skills:

· Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

· Basic math skills.

Physical Demands:

· For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description: Near visual acuity & hearing acuity required for performing essential duties of position.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.