Monitor Tech

JOB SUMMARY:  

As a Monitor Tech, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the departmental healthcare team and patients by monitoring patient cardiac rhythms, notifying the nursing staff of any abnormalities, maintaining accurate records of cardiac activity, and troubleshooting technical issues with monitoring equipment: 


* Observing monitors for all patients on the unit, printing strips per policy, and reporting changes to the RN/Charge Nurse immediately.


* Observing the monitor as needed during en-route transportation under the direction of the Registered Nurse.


* Providing general clerical support to the departmental manager, staff, physicians, and patients, including Meditech data entry, filing, and answering telephones and call lights. 

 EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:



* Prior experience in patient care/monitoring preferred.

SKILLS:


* Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.


* Ability to read, write, and speak English.


* Demonstrated technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity.


* Strong customer service skills required for effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians.


* Basic knowledge of software used by the department preferred.


* Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and solve problems.


* Capability to work independently as well as part of a healthcare team.


* Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION:


* High school diploma or equivalent


* Completion of a Certified Cardiography Technician program preferred.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:


* Completion of EKG training and experience in the healthcare setting.


* Must complete and maintain BLS certification.


* Must complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.


* Must complete and maintain VPH Annual Competency at the time of hire within the first 30 days of employment or transfer.


* Must complete EKG competency exam within 30 days of hire. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Clinical Duties:
+ Assist with transportation and discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate.
+ Understand and correctly utilize all modes of communication to notify the appropriate emergency team (Rapid Response, Code Blue) as determined by the patient’s cardiac rhythm.
+ Communicate and document changes in the patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes.

Run strips per unit routine and in emergencies.
+ Correctly interpret cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases.
+ Correctly update/admit/discharge patients from the central monitoring system promptly.


* Teamwork and Professionalism:
+ Display professional commitment and support...