Monitor Tech (598) Nights 7P-7A *Cardiac Monitoring Experience Required

JOB SUMMARY: The Monitor tech functions as a cardiac monitor observer and central station manager. They are responsible for informing nurses and appropriate members of the healthcare team important physiological and cardiac changes in patient condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position.

• Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record, working knowledge of medical terminology, ability to prioritize work utilizing organizational skills and ability to communicate and comprehend the English language.

• Functions in a flexible, organized, and professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions.

• Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication.

• Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.

• Interactions with patients, families and visitors adhere to the basic principles of guest relations and are adjusted for the age and developmental level of the individual.

• Appropriately responds to all monitor alarms.

• Recognizes basic arrhythmias and changes in patient condition and can manage patient admission, discharge, transfer and change of equipment through the central cardiac monitoring station.

• Reports any abnormal alarms or significant rhythm changes to the RN.

• Runs rhythm strips, mounts and interprets (rhythm, heart rate, interval measurement) on paper.

• document in the electronic health record (every 4 hours) as required.

• Responsible for identification of patient arrhythmias, abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reporting on the condition of patient to the appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Associate can deliver care/service appropriate to patients/customers.

• Demonstrates competence in technical skills performed.

• Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.

• Contributes to implementing and supporting progressive change, making suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems.

• Assists with orientation of new staff.

• Attends unit/departmental meetings at least 75 percent of the time or as assigned and in-service presentations as assigned.

• Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality.

• Participates in quality improvement activities.

• Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.

• Recognizes impact of actions on other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.

• Verbally communicates directions, answers to questions, etc. in a timely manner to patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff members and other departments.

• Applies good guest relation techniques to telephone conversations.

• Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to designed persons.

• Directs concerns to appropriate persons within timeframes suitable to the situation.

• Demonstrates the ability to correctly use the telephone system to place callers on hold, transfer calls, etc.

• Demonstrates the ability to correctly manage the central monitoring system.

• Ability to manage the Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines and infection control guidelines.

• Observes equipment for malfunction and takes appropriate action.

• Honors individuals' right to privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality at all times.

• Confronts individuals/situations assertively and non-aggressively when necessary to ensure the rights of patients, self and others are respected.

• Readily offers assistance to families, visitors, patients/residents and colleagues.

• Conducts investigations with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital's mission, vision and values.