Monitor Technician

Job Code: MOT12119 Department Name: Progressive Care Unit Schedule: Full-Time; 3 - 12 Hour Shifts Hours Per Pay Period: 72.00 Shift: Evening/Night Daily Shift Hours: 12 Building : Name: Central Wash Hospital Union: Non-Union

Salary Range

$20.57 - $32.01

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous surveillance of cardiac monitors. The technician recognizes cardiac dysrhythmias, documents on the strips and scans them into the electronic medical record, notifies the appropriate RN of rhythm changes. Communicates with all members of the Health Care Team to ensure safe, effective patient monitoring. Position Reports To: Clinical Manager

Essential Functions

Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant manner: display courtesy at all times.

Respond quickly and appropriately to inquiries and requests.

Assist co-workers without being asked.

Display an unhurried and caring manner with visitors, families, and co-workers when performing duties.

Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information. Refrain from gossip and speak in low tones in all appropriate areas.

Demonstrates a pleasing disposition and sensitivity to visitors', families, and co-workers' needs.

Below or at the accepted standard for unscheduled absences as outlined in HR8651.370.

Perform related assignments as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and co-worker relations.

• Communicate, cooperate and perform related duties with other co-workers in your department and in other departments in a courteous and efficient manner to achieve overall hospital goals and objectives.
• Greet all visitors, families, and co-workers, patients and physicians in a courteous respectful and professional manner at all times. Respond to all visitors, clients, families, and co-workers with empathy and positive attitude at the time the request is made.
• Handle all requests with a positive attitude at the time the request is made.
• Assume the responsibility for maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all those working or being cared for in the hospital, outpatient, or home setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest and most reliable quality service available on a daily basis.
• Strive for positive change in your work area. Cooperate with team members in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Be responsible for reporting inappropriate or unacceptable behavior on the part of a co-worker(s) in your department.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and practices.

Operates Cardiac Monitors and provides continuous surveillance of cardiac rhythms, including:

• Demonstrates competency in proper operation of the monitors; ensures monitor is properly functioning.
• Runs ECG monitor strips at required intervals and as needed for changes.
• Documents waveform measurements, and rhythm analysis on strips. Prepares strip for scanning into EMR and performs scanning in a timely basis.
• Notifies RN of any changes to rhythm per established protocol.
• Maintains log of patient monitoring.
• Admits patients into the system and discharges in consultation with RN. Communicate assignment of telemetry box to RN.
• Assists MD with location of stored data if requested.
• Ensures completion of workorder for any broken monitor equipment.
• Initiates Rapid Response Team or Code Blue call if requested.
• Consults with PCU Charge RN for any assistance, back up, relief or questions.

Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.

• Identifies patient by name and FIN to floor staff when initiating monitoring. to ensure correct identification.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures; knows proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and isolation procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the departmental manuals; washes hands before and after any patient contact.
• Participates in hospital emergency and disaster drills; knows personal role in the event of a fire and other emergency codes while on duty.
• Reports any observed change in patient condition or behavior promptly to the nurse.

Performs related duties as assigned and observes rules and regulations of the hospital.

• Completes all required documentation by the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the workload.
• Completes work left from previous shifts and reports all incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care.
• Assumes responsibility for reading all posted minutes and memos.
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.
• Willingly participates in doing other duties, as certified to do so, although not directly assigned.
• Reports to director/clinical manager any suggestions or recommendations for changes within the departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains well-stocked supplies and reports non-functioning equipment.

Actively participates in quality improvement program.

• Demonstrates an ongoing awareness of and participation in quality improvement process.
• Incorporates results obtained through the quality improvement process into practice to enhance performance.

Self Evaluation/Self Improvement:

• Participates in evaluation of self with Director/clinical Manager annually.
• Demonstrates a good judgment to present self in a professional manner. Actively participates in hospital functions.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and personal growth through continuing education.

Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Has a High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Washington State Nurse Assistant Certification.
• CNAs have a Health Care Assistant Level A certification where applicable (obtained during CNA orientation).
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired :

• Completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation course.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - O
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions: Not Specified Job Classification: FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Not specified
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - No

Salary : $21 - $32