Monitor Technician- Proctor Cardiac Med​/Surg

Position: Monitor Technician- Proctor Cardiac Med/Surg 2
Overview

The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.
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Responsibilities

Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients. Effectively performs video monitoring of seizure patients.
Assessment of cardiac rhythm
Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms.
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 strip at the beginning of each shift
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
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
Knows process for renewal of telemetry.
Monitoring of seizure patients
Continuously observes patient activity via video monitor
Recognizes changes in patient behavior or activity while on the video monitor
Manipulates video camera to assure continuous observation via video monitor
Alerts staff caring for the patient of any changes in behavior or activity Ensures proper function of monitoring equipment, maintains adequate supplies, and uses troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment.
Able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's need
Able to maneuver video camera to ensure adequate monitoring of seizure patients
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, Nurse Manager 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 Maintains current knowledge of cardiac monitoring and participates in continuing education.
Knowledge and education
Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications.
Attends required in-services
Interacts with CNS to advance skills
Participates in unit meetings and in-services
Shares information with peers Integration of individual efforts within unity and performs supportive activities to optimize efficient patient care.
Supportive activities
Politely and promptly answers all telephone lines
Enters changes as appropriate
Computer entry for orders including but not limited to:
Labs, SPD supplies
Flexibility and adaptation to changing unit needs
Accepts, assists with, and supports unit changes with explanation
Efficient and accurate response in a unit crisis
Assists in sitting with patients
Unit involvement
Willingness to assist peers in assignment completion
Maintains open communication
Assists in achieving department goals and objectives
Gives and receives peer evaluation constructively
Assists in improvement of patient care
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