What are the responsibilities and job description for the MONITOR TECH - Emergency - Per Diem - Days position at Sierra View Medical Center?
Monitor Tech - Per Diem - ER
Shift : Days. 6 : 45a - 7 : 15p
Job Description : PATIENT POPULATION :
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse, the Monitor Technician is responsible for performing and organizing the clerical activities necessary to maintain the medical record and coordinating on-going activities within the assigned unit. Continuously monitors the ECG patterns of all patients including those remotely monitored. Facilitates the documentation of ECG strips. In conjunction with the Registered Nurse, evaluates ECG rhythms via cardiac intervals and alerts the Registered Nurse to changes of life-threatening alterations in the patient's ECG patterns, taking into consideration the age of the patient in question, i.e. adult and geriatric.
Must be able to work normal / scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
Gov't. Code §§ 3100, 3102)
Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization's standards / code of conduct.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be a high school graduate or equivalent; must fall into one of the following categories : Graduate of a formal Nurse Aide class; or Have successfully completed the Skills Lab and fundamentals of bedside care portion of their LVN or RN program; or have successfully completed an EMT or Medical Office Assistant Program; or recent experience as Unit Clerk / Monitor Tech in an acute care setting; or have front line patient experience in a healthcare facility for 6 months or greater. Must have a basic understanding of Medical Terminology.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand and follow directions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS :
Must take and successfully pass basic arrhythmia recognition certification class within 90 day introductory period, prior to independent practice. Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care. Must have and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or obtain within one (1) year of assignment to department.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions :
- Indicates Essential Function
1 On shift assigned, the Monitor Technician is responsible to follow the workflow process according to Emergency Department Services.
3 Promptly and professionally responds to all patient call lights and refers patient needs to appropriate staff.
4 Is flexible when asked to assist with transportation of patients, equipment and supplies, after ensuring there will be a staff member at station to answer phones.
6 Alerts Charge Nurse and / or House Supervisor of undue delays in patient care.
7 Monitors and coordinates flow of visitors in and out of departments.
13 Maintains a master list of all patients in a log book with patient / Nurse assignments. Telemetry has a red log book. ICU will use the Q12 hour staffing paperwork for these entries. Completes and maintains staffing and quality binders while on shift.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES :
2 Demonstrates reverence for life, respect for inherent dignity and worth of each individual, and maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
3 Will display understanding and knowledge base required to accomplish ambulance "ETA call in".
