Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights
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Position Summary Position Summary Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm. • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols. • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol. • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol. • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station. • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift. • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information. • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry. • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary. • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation. • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones. • Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and minimal foot traffic. • Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests. • Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations. • Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements. • Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes. • Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent and: Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days. Monitor technician without previous related experience: • Must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher. Licensure/Certification BLS/Health Care provider certification required. Experience None.Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent and: Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days. Monitor technician without previous related experience: • Must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher. Licensure/Certification BLS/Health Care provider certification required. Experience None.Essential Functions • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm. • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols. • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol. • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol. • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station. • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift. • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information. • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry. • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary. • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation. • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones. • Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and minimal foot traffic. • Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests. • Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations. • Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements. • Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes. • Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently • Other duties as assigned.