Monitor Tech- (Centralized Monitoring Unit)

West Tennessee Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitor Tech (Centralized Monitoring Unit) Responsible for continuous monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms of assigned patients. The Centralized Monitor Technician is under the administrative supervision of the Director of the Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) and the direct supervision of the CMU Clinical Manager, a licensed nurse. Must be proficient in reading cardiac rhythms, able to remain alert and attentive to all patients monitored, be able to work under stressful conditions, and maintain the ability to effectively communicate rhythm and/or vital sign deviances to the appropriate nursing staff. Must be aware of the escalation process for critical rhythm reporting and be willing to follow it properly. Must maintain all associated logs and other paperwork throughout the day. Must be familiar with hospital policies and procedures. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Inputs patient data and assigns patients to the appropriate cardiac monitor including admission, discharges and transfers. Measures, labels, and documents rhythm strips on each monitored patient in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per unit policy. Ensures that a fellow Monitor Tech or Supervisor monitors assigned patients for bathroom and meal breaks. Responds to monitored patient emergencies appropriately according to unit/facility protocols. Accurately identifies and reports arrhythmias. Notifies CMU Supervisor and appropriate nursing staff of any changes witnessed on the monitors Reports to the charge nurse about urgent issues once that patient's nurse has been notified Maintains all logs throughout the day ensuring they are up-to-date. Exports and/or documents rhythm strips as appropriate in the EMR. Recognizes life-threatening conditions and reacts appropriately to each situation. Follows unit/department policy for written and/or verbal report to oncoming staff. Assists in orientation, onboarding and development of new personnel. Uses AIDET at all times Maintains Positive Helpful Attitude Assists with building rapport with hospital staff and nurses on floors that CMU monitors. Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically. Travels as needed to hospitals to pick up and deliver equipment and batteries as needed. (employee’s own car will be needed for transportation) Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
Successful completion of CMU training course and Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course provided by West Tennessee Healthcare within first month of hire.
Basic computer skills preferred
Ability to read, write legibly, perform basic mathematical calculations as normally acquired through high school training
Able to use paging systems, copy machines, computer, mobile scanning devices, printer, telephone, calculator and fax machines.
Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations preferred
Visual perception and manual dexterity to perform collection procedures
Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment without being easily distracted
Must be able to communicate with many different levels of hospital personnel, often handling communications about many different situations at once.
Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

One (1) year cardiac monitor technician experience preferred.
Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
Cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

Inputs patient data and assigns patients to the appropriate cardiac monitor including admission, discharges and transfers.
Measures, labels, and documents rhythm strips on each monitored patient in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per unit policy.
Ensures that a fellow Monitor Tech or Supervisor monitors assigned patients for bathroom and meal breaks.
Responds to monitored patient emergencies appropriately according to unit/facility protocols.
Accurately identifies and reports arrhythmias.
Notifies CMU Supervisor and appropriate nursing staff of any changes witnessed on the monitors
Reports to the charge nurse about urgent issues once that patient's nurse has been notified
Maintains all logs throughout the day ensuring they are up-to-date.
Exports and/or documents rhythm strips as appropriate in the EMR.
Recognizes life-threatening conditions and reacts appropriately to each situation.
Follows unit/department policy for written and/or verbal report to oncoming staff.
Assists in orientation, onboarding and development of new personnel.
Uses AIDET at all times Maintains Positive Helpful Attitude
Assists with building rapport with hospital staff and nurses on floors that CMU monitors.
Uses and cares for equipment and supplies economically.
Travels as needed to hospitals to pick up and deliver equipment and batteries as needed. (employee’s own car will be needed for transportation)
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.