Technician, Monitor

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing inter-shift report data gathering.
• Makes rounds on all monitored patients to check their leads, skin integrity and monitor settings.
• Perform tasks/activities to ensure maximum accuracy and clarity of rhythm on oscilloscope.
• Maintain safety mechanisms in place as per Hospital policy and procedure.
• Monitor the Central Monitoring Unit and maintains a log to document the rhythm analysis for each monitored patient.
• This analysis should include at least the rate, rhythm, PR interval, QT interval, and rhythm interpretation.
• Report to nurse of any changes in rate or rhythm as soon as identified.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and performs corrective actions. Refer to nurse or Bio-Med Department as needed.
• Obtain a 12 lead EKG as assigned by nurse or physician.
• Document rhythm strips as per unit routines during emergency code procedure, or as instructed by nurse or physician.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the Central Monitoring environment by performing housekeeping chores as needed.
• Maintain adequate monitoring supplies such as electrode gel, leads, EKG paper, etc.
• Check the EKG machines, defibrillators and external pacemaker to ensure cleanliness and readiness for use.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Nurse-in-Charge.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate/GED or equivalent required. College education desirable.
• No prior experience required, Monitor Technician experience preferred.
• Knowledge And Skills:
  • Math, and computer skills.
  • Works as a team player.
  • Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Excellent oral and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to details.
  • Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to see, hear, read and write in English.
• Able to fully utilize OBH's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position as required.

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.