Monitor Technician, UofL Hospital, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is responsible for effectively monitoring patients on Central Station Telemetry in Mixed Acuity and/or Critical Care Units. This employee reports cardiac and/or vital sign changes to the nursing staff and escalates concerns, as needed. The employee primarily monitors adult and geriatric and occasionally adolescent patients. Maintains accurate records and ensure coverage of monitors; may perform EKGs, as needed. Ensures proper cleaning and storage of telemetry equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Understanding and awareness of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Applies proper and professional communication skills between personnel within the department and to other departments
Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-worker
Ability to observe and read multiple monitors at once
Knowledge of cardiac rhythms
Ability to work well with others, serve others, help others, lead others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome
Able to multi-task and is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Ability to analyze and recognize abnormalities in patient heart readings
Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
Ability to utilize EMR and Microsoft Office Suite effectively

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Detects and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and/or life-threatening arrhythmias and promptly communicates this information to the charge nurse and/or nurse assigned to patient
Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately
Maintains accurate records of telemetry strips
Maintains accurate records of communications with nursing staff, leadership, etc.
Ensures coverage of monitors at all times
Performs EKGs where applicable
Maintains cleaning protocol for telemetry units and is accountable for proper storage and inventory of telemetry equipment
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health