Monitor Tech - Med/Surg
About The Position
The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The role monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and meets the communication needs of the department. In the absence of CPOE and an EMR clinical documentation system, the Monitor Tech transcribes physician orders and verifies that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed. The position prepares and compiles records in Med/Surg/Telemetry, orders unit supplies, and prepares and completes each patient's chart with the forms needed on a daily basis. The Monitor Tech may assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as this does not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring. Direct patient care may be provided under the direct supervision of an RN only when the employee has active CNA certification, demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills, and is relieved of Monitor Technician duties while assisting the RN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience.
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
- Six months of previous experience in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
- Meet the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation are unavailable.
- Verify that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
- Prepare and compile records in Med/Surg/Telemetry.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient's chart with the necessary daily forms.
- Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties when doing so does not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.
- Provide direct patient care under an RN's direct supervision only if the stated CNA certification, competency, and duty-relief conditions are met.
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Education Level
High school or GED
