Monitor Tech - Student, TCC Stepdown ICU

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech role involves continuously observing and accurately recognizing actionable conditions on cardio-respiratory and video monitors. This position is responsible for detecting changes from patient baseline, reporting these changes to caregivers, and systematically scanning and interpreting screens. The role also includes distinguishing artifact from valid waveforms, differentiating life-threatening changes, and ensuring timely caregiver response to alarms. The Monitor Tech will validate and document alarm settings, participate in daily high-level reviews, and maintain ongoing documentation during critical situations. Additionally, this role involves monitoring sound levels to promote a healing environment, orchestrating home video connections for families, and providing thorough reports to covering individuals. The position also encompasses customer service, communication, compliance with regulatory standards, patient care input, environmental safety, fiscal responsibility, administrative support, and continuous learning and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of required Cincinnati Children's orientation
Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification
Completion of the CCHMC provided Monitor Tech Class AND a passing score on written exam and competency demonstration.
Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry

Nice To Haves

Related hospital experience
Listing on the State of OH State Tested Nurse's Aide (STNA) registry OR is an or has been an EMT or Paramedic
Basic EKG interpretation skills

Responsibilities

Continuously observes and accurately recognizes actionable conditions on cardio-respiratory and video monitors.
Reliably detects changes from patient baseline (cardio-respiratory) and observational changes of actual patient (via video) and reports the changes to caregiver.
Systematically scans and interprets screens.
Utilizes appropriate algorithm in response to monitor interpretation.
Distinguishes artifact from valid waveforms.
Is able to differentiate life threatening changes.
Ensures timely caregiver response to alarm situations.
Validates/documents appropriateness of alarm settings, according to age specifications or order with RN caregiver each shift.
Participates in daily high level review with clinical staff.
Maintains on-going documentation of monitor pattern during MRT/code situations.
Monitors sound levels and intervenes real time to promote healing environment.
Runs/analyzes decibel reports.
Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to reduce noise levels.
Orchestrates home video connections for families per guidelines.
Gives thorough report to covering individuals.
Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
Interacts with parents/guardians to obtain non-clinical information as requested.
Promptly and effectively communicates significant cardiopulmonary events or impending safety risks to RN/RT.
Keeps audio station open during emergency situations and responds to requests.
Seeks counsel from clinical staff if alarm parameters need to be altered.
Report present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary.
Document information appropriately in patient medical record.
Utilizes SBAR communication technique when interacting with caregivers in regards to alarm status and/or patient status.
Properly responds to phone calls, nurse call system, internal and external customers, and calls placed on hold; and when necessary, takes a clear and concise message that is relayed in a timely manner.
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Support leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital.
Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures.
Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis.
Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share best practices in safety.
Ensures and reviews timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information (i.e. HIPAA, Informed Consent, Advanced Directive for patients 18 or older) as defined by CCHMC's mission, applicable laws, and regulations.
Has in-depth knowledge of HIPAA standards and fosters application to clinical practice.
Provide input into the plan of patient's care, anticipate needs, and assist in implementation of the plan of care.
Perform patient care interventions as designated by department and/or appropriately delegated by licensed personnel.
Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of visitors.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and developmental levels.
Reports malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately.
Establishes and follows up on information systems and broken equipment issues.
Keep Clinical Engineering aware of all monitor equipment malfunctions.
Maintain adequate stock and storage of supplies and equipment and anticipate change in needs based on census.
Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
Reports maintenance (wiping down monitors, troubleshooting printer issues, logging off information, etc.).
Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions, including but not limited to radiation safety, laboratory safety, blood borne pathogens and OSHA.
Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability with respect to patient charges and Cincinnati Children's charge capture.
Performs duties related to charging and reconciling charges as assigned.
Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency.
Answer the telephone.
Assemble charts.
Stock clerical supplies.
Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations.
Respect confidentiality of patients, families, and employees.
Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care information regarding patients.
Participate in staff meetings as assigned.
Attend required inservices.
Participate in unit and Cincinnati Children's activities and committees.
Seek information and guidance when needed.