Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

19h

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, promptly and accurately notifying the appropriate RN of questionable patterns or changes in rhythm, and documenting information obtained from cardiac monitoring equipment. The role provides patient care and service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. The technician monitors ECG rhythms, maintains patient information and alarm limits in the central monitoring system, and communicates patient status and rhythm history to nursing staff. The role also maintains monitoring equipment and supplies, supports communication among care-team members, and identifies and reports unsafe patient-care practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
EKG certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Monitor Technician course preferred.
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Continuously monitor ECG rhythms and promptly report rhythm changes or alarms exceeding parameters to the appropriate RN.
Enter patient information into the central monitor as approved, set and maintain alarm limits according to policy, and discharge patients as approved by the RN.
Keep monitoring equipment clean and properly stored; use equipment and supplies appropriately and demonstrate knowledge of their function.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
Procure new supplies as needed and inform the Unit Director of supply needs.
Punctually give and receive reports on assigned patients, including information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis and history.
Give the Charge Nurse a brief, accurate summary of patient status hourly.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with medical staff and assist the nurse in informing physicians of patient ECG history.
Accept reassignments and function productively when reassigned.
Answer phones quietly, promptly, and respectfully, and relay messages accurately.
Notify the RN of any dysrhythmia.
Encourage direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seek assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Give and accept constructive feedback appropriately.
Identify actual or potential unsafe patient-care practices, report them through the designated process, and suggest alternatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.