FT Monitor Tech - PM

General Summary : The Monitor Technician assists the nursing department in the care of the patients by monitoring cardiac rhythms and is responsible for the daily maintenance of the Cardiac Monitoring log, notification of changes in patient condition as related to cardiac rhythm, oxygenation saturation and reporting changes to the assigned nurse. The Monitor Technician is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.

Patient Population : Has contact with patients in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 yrs of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.

Supervision : Not applicable.

Standard Essential Functions

• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, to include population served and other special needs of patients or customers, served by the department.
• Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

Job Specific Essential Functions

• Monitors and interprets patients’ cardiac rhythms, rates and/or oxygen saturation, reporting changes to the assigned nurse. Interprets telemetry recordings to determine patients’ cardiac rhythm and rates. Reports dysrhythmias, abnormalities and/or significant changes from baseline and reports changes immediately to the assigned nurse. Documents interpretations and maintains individual patient records.
• Prioritizes and works independently in organizing the nursing unit station, keeping the station clean and presentable. Plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies to ensure that patients receive appropriate quality care.
• Serves as liaison between physicians, staff members and other departments. Communicates effectively with all members of the transdisciplinary team, patients, families, and visitors.
• Maintains unit records, logbooks and unit supplies as related to the usage and maintenance of the telemetry monitoring system.
• Additional duties may be assigned that deviate from cardiac monitoring pending the monitoring duties are reassigned to other telemetry certified/registered personnel including Nursing.

Values

• We COLLABORATE: We develop our treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and patient's families.
• We ADVOCATE: We advocate on behalf of every patient and family.
• We RESPECT: We recognize and value the dignity, rights, and resources of each patient.
• We PROVIDE: We provide complex medical care with purpose and compassion.
• We SERVE: We serve as a TEAM with integrity at all levels focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients.