Monitor Technician

Monitor Technician - TelemetryUS:TX:Tyler | Cardiology | Full TimeSummary:The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.Responsibilities:• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Patient Monitoring. • Monitors ECG rhythms. • After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters. • Enters patient information and approved into central monitor. • Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy. • Discharges patient as approved by the RN. • Monitoring Equipment Maintenance. • Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place. • Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies. • Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department. • Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur. • Communication. • Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient. • Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly. • Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff. • Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history. • Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned. • Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages. • Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia. • Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed. • Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately. • Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives. • Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Education/SkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.ExperiencePrevious hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsEKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.Work Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:Full Time