Tech-Monitor - A8080

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs set up of cardiac telemetry including patient preparation. Monitors patients on telemetry by computer or trans telephonically. Evaluates cardiac rhythms and notifies the appropriate persons about serious or life-threatening arrhythmias. Creates and types over read reports. Processes and maintains appropriate patient and departmental records. Performs ECGs as needed. Hook up Holter and cardiac event monitors as needed. Maintains and promotes Saint Louis University Hospital service standards.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• 0-6 months training/experience in arrhythmia monitoring or equivalent Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking.
• Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Lifts supplies/equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity and mobility.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, pulling 100+ pounds.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment
• Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Performs telemetry monitoring including patient preparation, electrode placement, and patient instruction. Corrects problems resulting in poor quality signals. Plans all work steps to ensure success. Considers time, supplies, and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties. Keeps department supervisor apprised of departmental problems.
• Performs real time arrhythmia monitoring including arrhythmia interpretation with less than 1% errors. Provides full disclosure ECG reports as well as standard tracings on selected segments, as directed by the medical or nursing staff. Provides reports of life-threatening or dangerous arrhythmias to appropriate staff. Prepares and types over read reports with less than 1% errors. Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards. Consistently follows established protocols and procedures. Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and needs to appropriate hospital staff. Prepares accurate and timely documentation during all shifts of duty as requires by guideline protocols.
• Provides back-up coverage for ECG Department, performing STAT electrocardiograms when ECG department is closed, except in those areas which have their own assigned ECG machine. Records ECGs with good quality with less than 1% QC errors.
• Provides back-up coverage for the Holter Department, hooking up Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors as required.
• Processes over read reports for the 24 hours that end on their assigned shift. Types over read reports daily with less than 1% errors. Performs report posting on the same day as completion. Posts ECGs when ECG Department coverage is not available.
• Performs other Heart Station duties including maintaining the Heart Station in an orderly manner, handling record keeping, entering charges, checking supplies and battery voltages, and cleaning equipment between patient use.
• Practices according to safety and infection control policies, including universal precautions and disposal of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards. Reports risk management concerns to the department director. Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. Demonstrates care and courtesy. Provides prompt, respectful, and courteous service. Responds to patient requests promptly. Apologizes for delays or mix-ups. Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality. Listens to patient or family concerns and addresses needs. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that the patient and family understand. Allows time for questions. Demonstrates competence and collaboration. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity. Provides cost effective service. Uses resources wisely. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.
• Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. Assist in developing departmental PI plan. Collects PI data as assigned. Participates in discussion of PI results. Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans.
• Provides age-appropriate care to Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs. Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided as pertinent. Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. Assesses for special needs related to electrodes and equipment used to ensure quality monitoring while assuring adequate skin care.
• Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury, including restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED