Monitor Technician Full Time Days-6016

Key Responsibilities

• Support efficient operations of the nursing unit.
• Utilize skills in reception, transcription, maintaining medical records and clerical duties.
• Respond promptly to monitor alarms and takes appropriate action.
• Record, interpret, post and report rhythms on all monitored patients at the scheduled times and as needed.
• Recognize dangerous dysrhythmias and promptly notify the appropriate nurse caring for the patient and the ICU/PCU Clinical Lead assigned to the patient.
• Recognize significant rhythm changes, record them, and notify the ICU/PCU Clinical Lead assigned to the patient.
• Give report to oncoming MT, reflecting the last 12 hours of patient activity.
• Run rhythm strips, identify rhythm, and deliver to appropriate ICU/PCU Clinical Lead assigned to the patient.
• Maintain a flow sheet documenting each patient’s rhythm and ectopy over the course of the day.
• Perform routine and troubleshooting activities related to equipment maintenance, equipment checks, and report any malfunctions to the ICU/PCU designated Charge Nurse.
• Complete the validation check list assuring all monitors are allocated and labeled accurately.

Qualifications

• N/A
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
• N/A

Patient Management And Disposition

• Give report to oncoming MT, reflecting the last 12 hours of patient activity.
• Run rhythm strips, identify rhythm, and deliver to appropriate ICU/PCU Clinical Lead assigned to the patient.
• Maintain a flow sheet documenting each patient’s rhythm and ectopy over the course of the day.

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I: Routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Work Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, stretch, reach, bend and to be able to see, hear and work in a stressful environment.