Monitor Tech

Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Completion of EMT Training (Preferred)

Work Experience
6 months Monitor Tech experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications
National Telemetry Certification (Required)
Basic Life Support must be obtain within 2 months of hire (Required)

Essential Functions
ARRHYTHMIA IDENTIFICATION:
Monitor techs will have accurate knowledge of arrhythmia identification before working independently in the Telemetry Monitoring station.
Ability to identify heart blocks.
Ability to identify tachy and brady arrhythmias.
Ability to identify life threatening arrhythmias including Ventricular Tachycardia and Asystole.
Ability to identify heart arrhythmias and rhythms in an appropriate time frame.
Uses the proper communication procedure to notify nurses of patient arrhythmias.

CORRECT OPERATION OF TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT:
Monitor techs will be knowledgeable of correct operation of monitors, telemetry transmitters, fax machine and any other piece of equipment necessary to perform their responsibilities.
Correctly operates the central monitors including inputting of patient information, alarm settings, comments, configuring of screens and other pertinent information.
Correctly cleans, sets up and operates telemetry transmitters.
Correctly operates the fax machine.
Notifies nursing units when the Telemetry system is not functioning.
Notifies nursing units when cardiac rhythms are not picking up on the monitors.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
Correctly uses telephone system to notify nurses of arrhythmias and abnormal rhythms.
Uses the PPMH phone system to communicate effectively with patient's nurses.
Uses the Disaster phones appropriately.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
Understands equipment operation.
Maintains equipment in working order.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Uses technology to increase productivity.
Adapts to new technology

CARE PROCESSES:
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

DOCUMENTATION:
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.