TECH- MONITOR

United Regional Career Site•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Monitors EKG rhythm patterns of patients in the hospital, to detect abnormal pattern variances including pulse oximetry data

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic Arrhythmia knowledge desirable
Must complete and pass Basic Arrhythmia class and test upon being hired
CPR Certification required
Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to perform under stress, when confronted with emergency or critical situations in which sustained attention is critical; works under specific instructions.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation.
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team.
Exercises good time management skills and maintains productive use of time.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
May be expected to lift over twenty five (25) pounds.
Ability to distinguish between numbers and symbols.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity with substantial movement of wrist and/or fingers.
Corrected vision and hearing to normal or near normal range.
Extended periods of sitting and/or walking depending on specific duties.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient information to determine rhythm pattern, and prior variations; accurately measures intervals; correctly interprets basic arrhythmia, including PR, QRS, and QT intervals, gives continuous attention to monitors; troubleshoot monitors as necessary.
Sets up central station ensuring that all alarms are appropriately set, on, and functioning properly; correctly and promptly answer alarms, assigns qualified substitute to observe monitors during breaks; reports deviations in standards of care to manger.
Keeps acute care charge nurse informed of routine and unusual events. Reports “stat” to charge nurse on all life threatening dysrhythmia-V-tach, V-fib, asystole, bradycardia <40/minutes, tachycardia >150/minutes. Reports “check patient” to charge/staff nurse when non-life-threatening dysrhythmia is observed (exception only with physician’s order).
Documents patient’s current status on report sheet, by maintaining daily shift logs. Documents rhythm strips/trends on admission, at least once per shift and PRN with rhythm changes or dysrhythmias. Documents notification of floor personnel and/or physician regarding dysrhythmia.
Admits/transfers/discharges patient from computer.
Initiates leads on all patients with remote monitoring; notifies charge nurse on acute care floors when patient’s rhythms have been stable, for appropriate discontinuation of monitors.
Demonstrates proficiency in cognitive and psychomotor skills required for job performance.
Successfully completes basic arrhythmia course, and yearly competency testing on arrhythmia identification.
Performs disinfecting procedures by performing hospital and department isolation and infection control procedures
Reports changes in pulse oximetry data to the appropriate licensed personnel
Maintains telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory control log
Educates and collaborates with patient care team as needed to ensure a clear signal
Maintains proper functioning of monitor equipment, including trouble shooting problems to ensure clear reception of rhythm (lead placement, signal interference, fractured lead wires, tracking equipment in use)
Orients new staff members to work area
Assists with peer evaluation process as requested.
Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.