The Monitor Technician is responsible issuing telemetry units, for continuous monitoring of all telemetry patients, discontinuation of telemetry when ordered, and the clerical steps involved in the telemetry process.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
No prior work experience required
Licenses & Certifications

• None

Qualifications

• On the job training and attendance at rhythm interpretation class with testing to verify proficiency.
• Previous experience with rhythm interpretation preferred.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills for documentation and patient, family and staff interactions to convey clear concise instructions and to accept information in order to understand and make decisions.

Area of Responsibilities

• COMMUNICATION / TEAM WORK / CONDUCT : position requires frequent contact with others both within and external to the facility. The employee must: Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with others to promote safe, efficient care Exhibit the Tanner Standards of Behavior. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with the standards and policy for Private Medical Record. Communicate with patients, visitors and families in a manner which promotes patient satisfaction.
• DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICAL RECORD: Responsible for documentation of patient care in compliance with policy and standards. Knowledgeable in the review of data within the electronic record. Knowledgeable in the management of orders utilizing the Provider Order Management system
• PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL UNIT OPERATION: Responsibly manages resources in a conscientious manner. Participates in the cleaning and storage of equipment in compliance with Infection Prevention standards. Participates in process improvement initiatives for the department and facility as directed.
• STANDARDS / POLICY & PROCEDURE: Responsible for knowledge of policies & procedures and Standards related to the provision of safe medical care: including TJC, , Infection Prevention, EMTALA, CMS. Responsible for completion of required facility and departmental education under the direction of the department manager ( to include Net Learning, Skills Competency Review, and BLS.
• TELEMETRY DUTES AND EXPECTATIONS: Issues/discontinues telemetry-makes appropriate changes in computer regarding patient status. Continuously monitors all telemetry patients. Effectively understands and operates monitoring equipment used routinely in the telemetry process. Recognizes normal and abnormal rhythms. Demonstrates appropriate actions for abnormal rhythms. Verifies telemetry batteries charge prior to use. Appropriately notifies nursing personnel of any changes in patient's rhythm or telemetry reception. Utilizes proper channels of communication in the event of life-threatening arrhythmias ( Dr Heart, Code Blue)Appropriately provides evaluation and documentation of rhythm including PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, rate and rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and PRN for change in rhythm or reported condition. Demonstrates the ability to work safely with limited supervision.
• AGE SPECIFIC: Demonstrates knowledge related to age appropriate normal / abnormal in the interpretation of ECG

Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
No prior work experience required
Licenses & Certifications

• None

Supervision

• Performs no direct supervision but may be expected to instruct new employees and other personnel on correct work routines according to hospital policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• On the job training and attendance at rhythm interpretation class with testing to verify proficiency.
• Previous experience with rhythm interpretation preferred.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills for documentation and patient, family and staff interactions to convey clear concise instructions and to accept information in order to understand and make decisions.

Definitions

• The Monitor Technician is responsible issuing telemetry units, for continuous monitoring of all telemetry patients, discontinuation of telemetry when ordered, and the clerical steps involved in the telemetry process.

Contact With Others
Performance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also.
Effect Of Error
Probable errors not easily detected and may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for equipment, materials, or procedures detrimental to the patient's welfare or the organization's interest. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with reports, records, plans, and programs of a major functional area of the organization where integrity is required to safeguard the organization's position. Duties may involve the preparation of data on which the administration bases important decisions and are highly confidential.
Supervisory Responsibility
Exercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or students
Mental Demands
Work involves a variety of problems in a general field, some of which are complex. Involves some independent judgment to decide what to do to assemble facts, determine variations from standard procedures, or plan other action to be taken to meet general objectives.
Physical Effort
Minimum physical effort - Physical demands encountered are those of a typical office job.
Working Conditions
Minor - Occasionally involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

• Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)

Physical Aspects
Frequently (at least 3 times a week)

• Typing
• Manual Dexterity - pinching with fingers, etc.
• Hearing
• Reaching - below shoulder
• Visual
• Color Vision
• Speaking

Occasionally (at least once a month)

• Bending
• Feeling (Touch) - determining temperature, texture, by touching
• Reaching - above shoulder
• Standing
• Balancing
• Walking
• Lifting up To 25 lbs.
• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping
• Carrying
• Squatting
• N95 Respirator usage (PPE)