Hospital - Central Monitor Tech (Part-Time, Nights)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Central Monitor Technician (CMT) is responsible for performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation, documentation and support of the interdisciplinary health care team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. This position maintains competency in electrocardiography (EKG), monitoring/computer skills, and pulse oximetry (SpO2) as appropriate. The CMT documents timely and accurately, and employs effective, prompt, direct communication when escalating concerns.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Monitor techs will be knowledgeable of correct operation of monitors, telemetry, transmitters, fax machine and other pieces of equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities.
Proficient with communication devices, such as telephone, Vocera.
Ability to contribute to initiatives and processes while supporting a collaborative and respectful team environment to improve workflows.
Proficiency with MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook) and proficiency with electronic health records with the ability to manage clinical/administrative data.
Has the knowledge to identify sinus rhythm, heart blocks; tachycardic and bradycardic arrythmias; life threatening arrythmias (Ventricular Tachycardia, Asystole, Torsades, and Ventricular Fibrillation).
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Accurately demonstrates EKG rhythm interpretation.
As appropriate monitor 02 saturation, understanding parameters when to escalate and call a nurse.
Promotes quality patient care by vigilant identification of changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology.
Takes corrective action or communicates immediately, when appropriate, to proper personnel.
Provides and accurately processes documents, quality data, and related centralized telemetry monitor (CMT) records
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.
High School Graduate or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Accurately identifies changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology and arrythmia identification and will take corrective action and/or escalate/communicate immediately to proper personnel.
Utilizes chain of command to escalate issues and advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and a safe environment of care.
Monitor techs will be knowledgeable of correct operation of monitors, telemetry, transmitters, fax machine and other pieces of equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities.
Proficient with communication devices, such as telephone, Vocera.
Monitor tech correctly uses communication systems to notify nurses of arrythmias and abnormal rhythms and documents accordingly.
Ensures all telemetry equipment is in safe working order prior to use and documents findings accordingly; calls for service if needed.
Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communication between nursing and other support services as appropriate.
Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends.
Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and hospital key performance targets for quality and safety.
Actively participates and supports quality assurance and improvement programs, department projects, and shared governance activities.
Performs all other duties as assigned.