Monitor Tech, UofL Hospital, 7a-7p

Primary Location :

University Hospital - UMC

Address :

530 South Jackson Street

Louisville KY 40202

Shift :

Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

Job Description :

The Monitor Technician is responsible for effectively monitoring patients on Central Station Telemetry in Mixed Acuity and / or Critical Care Units. This employee reports cardiac and / or vital sign changes to the nursing staff and escalates concerns as needed. The employee primarily monitors adult and geriatric and occasionally adolescent patients. Maintains accurate records and ensure coverage of monitors; may perform EKGs as needed. Ensures proper cleaning and storage of telemetry equipment.

Essential Functions :

Detects and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and / or life-threatening arrhythmias and promptly communicates this information to the charge nurse and / or nurse assigned to patient

Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately

Maintains accurate records of telemetry strips

Maintains accurate records of communications with nursing staff leadership etc.

Ensures coverage of monitors at all times

Performs EKGs where applicable

Maintains cleaning protocol for telemetry units and is accountable for proper storage and inventory of telemetry equipment

Other Functions :

Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description :

Job Requirements

(Education Experience Licensure and Certification)

Education :

High school diploma or GED / Equivalent (required)

Experience :

Previous hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Certification :

Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Job Competency :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role :

Understanding and awareness of policies procedures rules and regulations

Applies proper and professional communication skills between personnel within the department and to other departments

Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians patients families visitors and co-worker

Ability to observe and read multiple monitors at once

Knowledge of cardiac rhythms

Ability to work well with others serve others help others lead others and take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome

Able to multi-task and is able to perform work in a neat efficient well-coordinated well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism

Language Ability :

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to analyze and recognize abnormalities in patient heart readings

Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options

Computer Skills :

Ability to utilize EMR and Microsoft Office Suite effectively

Additional Responsibilities :

Demonstrates a commitment to service organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation :

At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by :

Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spirit

Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

Working together as a team to achieve our goals

Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback

Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

Using our resources wisely

Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Key Skills

Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1