Monitor Tech, Jewish Hospital, PRN, 7p-7a

Job Title: Monitor Technician

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

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:

• 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