Monitor Technician

Description

Summary:

The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

• Patient Monitoring

• Monitors ECG rhythms

• After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
• Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.

• Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.

• Discharges patient as approved by the RN

• Monitoring Equipment Maintenance

• Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.

• Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.

• Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.

• Communication

• Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.

• Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.

• Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.

• Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.

• Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.

• Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.

• Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.

• Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.

• Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.

B. Experience

• Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred.

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed