Job Objective:
The Monitor Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.
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Measures and interprets patient heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards.
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Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry.
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Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
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Orients and mentors new staff members. Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas.
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Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.
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Gives report to oncoming shift.
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Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
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Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering.
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Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
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Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
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Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of AVH.
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Performs other duties as requested.
Non-Essential Duties
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Assist in special projects/assignments as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
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Knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology of the heart
Skills
- Clear and concise communication skills
Abilities
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and other health team professionals
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Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.
Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust
Education and Experience:
Education
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Successful completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy.
Experience
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Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting preferred
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Previous Monitor Tech experience greater than one year preferred
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
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Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health care Providers
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Maintain annual competences including successful completion of the annual monitor tech skills test
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
(Please reference key physical and working conditions)
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Work often performed under demanding, emotional, and physical conditions. Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances (e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies).
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Education and Experience:
Education
- Adheres to required educational standards
- Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attend staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
- Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
- Two years' acute care nursing preferred; new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Current California Registered Nursing license
- ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
- Resuscitation credentials such as (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) are required before completion of orientation period.
Education and Experience:
Education
- Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
- Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
- Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
- Two years of acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Meets all required licensure and/or certifications necessary for Registered Nurse.
- ACLS certification required on file in the Department of Education.
