Monitor Watcher

About the role

This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents).
• Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal customers (i.e. staff and other departments).
• Relays accurate and complete information.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, Fire, Special Alert).
• Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
• Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability.
• Identifies areas for self improvement.
• Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
• Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority.
• Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors.
• Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn.
• Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs.
• Documents any change per unit standard.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Skills

• Computer applications specific to unit/job
• Equipment operation specific to the role on the unit
• Effective communication
• Confidentiality
• Emergency response
• Cardiac monitoring

Benefits

Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support.

Pay

N/A

Schedule & Work Location

• FTE: Part-Time - 24 Hours
• Weekly Shift: Day - 6:30am- 7:00pm
• Hospital: Bethesda North Hospital
• On-site inpatient role

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Occasionally
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Using Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
• Always...