Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry

Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties. CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital's birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women's Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville. At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance. Summary: 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/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. Experience Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed