Monitor Technician- Pekin Critical Care Unit 7N

Observes, identifies, documents and communicates various cardiac rhythms and reports changes to the patient's assigned nurse and/or physician. Assists the nurse in the provision of patient care by performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients.
• Ensures proper function of monitoring equipment, maintains adequate supplies, and uses troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment.
• Assessment of cardiac rhythm
  • Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms.
  • Measures EKG intervals to make accurate cardiac rhythm assessment.
  • Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly.
  • Monitors Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and notes changes.
  • Responds to all monitoring outcomes.
  • Investigates the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm.
• Documentation
  • Accurately documents EKG rhythm strips.
  • Documents all changes in rhythms or EKG complex.
• Reporting
  • Gives concise, complete end of shift report.
  • Gives concise, complete EKG rhythm report to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry as requested.
  • Reports all changes in rhythm and EKG complex to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry.
  • Interacts with physicians when inquiries are made.
  • Reports any interruption in reception of heart rhythm.
• Knowledgeable about monitoring systems
  • Able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's need.
  • Correctly enters monitoring changes in the computer.
• Troubleshooting
  • Uses problem-solving skills and past experiences to optimize use of monitoring equipment or to address equipment failure.
  • Seeks assistance from peers, Unit Leader or Biomedical Engineering to address equipment concerns.
  • Reports equipment failures immediately.
• Maintains supplies
  • Maintains responsibility for controlling equipment and supplies.
  • Documents and tracks equipment use.
  • Reports equipment needs to Unit Leader.
  • Restocks MT supplies as needed.
• Knowledge and education
  • Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications.
  • Attends and participates in unit meetings and required in-services.
  • Interacts with CNS to advance skills.
  • Shares information with peers.
• Acts as a receptionist for the unit promoting positive relationships with those interacting with the nursing unit.
  • Greets visitors, physicians, patients, and staff in a friendly receptive manner.
  • Promptly and courteously acknowledges individuals at the desk.
  • Displays warmth, concern and respect for those needing assistance.
  • Answers telephone timely, professionally, identifying unit, name, and title.
• Establishes positive working relationships with other hospital personnel.
• Knowledgeable and respectful of the roles other ancillary department personnel have in delivering patient care.
• Prioritizes and accurately channels incoming and outgoing information.
• Maintains flexibility and is able to adapt to rapidly changing environment and work volume (e.g., Code Blue, UAT, staffing needs).
• Assumes personal responsibility for patient, environmental and personal safety
  • Provides for safety measures of assigned patients (lifting, transfers, side rails, bed checks, call lights, gait belt use, back safety, slide board, use of restraints).
  • Maintains clear hallways and doorways on an ongoing basis.
  • Uses protective equipment appropriately.
  • Always washes hands between patients and procedures.
  • Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety.
  • Promptly reports unsafe equipment or risky situations.
  • Alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights.
  • Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
  • Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $18.51 per hour - $29.99 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

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