Monitor technician - monitoring central telemetry

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:Patient MonitoringMonitors ECG rhythmsAfter 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 RNMonitoring Equipment MaintenanceAssures 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 suppliesReports 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.CommunicationPunctually 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:Education/SkillsHigh School Diploma required.Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. ExperiencePrevious hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsNone required Work Schedule:7 AM - 7 PMWork Type:Full Time