Monitor Tech PRN- Phoebe Sumter

Phoebe Putney Health System•Sumter, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech II is assigned to a monitoring station in either the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) or Emergency Center. The Monitor Tech II examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors; makes note of irregular rhythm and monitors changes in the heartbeat; Provide notes to medical staff in charge of the patient; ensures that the monitors are functioning properly; Detect and promptly report changes in parameters monitoring cardiac rhythms; trains and serves as a resource to the Monitor Tech I position and new staff in the operation of monitoring equipment; trains junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support must obtain within 2 months of hire
National Telemetry Certification or must be obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Completion of EMT Training
Monitoring Telemetry OR EMT experience
EMT certification

Responsibilities

Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors.
Makes note of irregular rhythm and monitors changes in the heartbeat.
Provides notes to medical staff in charge of the patient.
Ensures that the monitors are functioning properly.
Detects and promptly reports changes in parameters monitoring cardiac rhythms.
Trains and serves as a resource to the Monitor Tech I position and new staff in the operation of monitoring equipment.
Trains junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Accurate knowledge of arrhythmia identification before working independently in the Telemetry Monitoring station.
Ability to identify heart blocks.
Ability to identify tachy and brady arrhythmias.
Ability to identify life threatening arrhythmias including Ventricular Tachycardia and Asystole.
Ability to identify heart arrhythmias and rhythms in an appropriate time frame.
Uses the proper communication procedure to notify nurses of patient arrhythmias.
Knowledgeable of correct operation of monitors, telemetry transmitters, fax machine and any other piece of equipment necessary to perform their responsibilities.
Correctly operates the central monitors including inputting of patient information, alarm settings, comments, configuring of screens and other pertinent information.
Correctly cleans, sets up and operates telemetry transmitters.
Correctly operates the fax machine.
Notifies nursing units when the Telemetry system is not functioning.
Notifies nursing units when cardiac rhythms are not picking up on the monitors.
Correctly uses telephone system to notify nurses of arrhythmias and abnormal rhythms.
Uses the PPMH phone system to communicate effectively with patient's nurses.
Uses the Disaster phones appropriately.
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
Understands equipment operation.
Maintains equipment in working order.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Uses technology to increase productivity.
Adapts to new technology.
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.