Monitor Tech Per Diem Nights BMC

Summary

The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient’s age and rhythm. The Monitor Tech demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions :

• The Monitor Tech selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.
• Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change
• Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary
• Maintains small equipment log·Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy
• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit / dept calls, patients, visitors and messages
• The Monitor Tech transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results
• The Monitor Tech monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services
• Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and must haves
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

Education

Minimum : High School graduate or equivalent

Preferred : Completion of an ECG course

Experience

Minimum : None

Preferred : Previous monitor tech experience

Certifications / Licensure

Required Courses / Completions (., CPR) : Basic Dysrhythmia Competency

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment;

troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change.

Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients.

Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit / dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages.

Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.

Education :

Required : High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience :

Required : Successful completion of EKG class. Familiar with medical terminology.

Certifications :

Required : Current BLS certification.

Physical Demands :