Monitor Tech

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Hours:  7a-7:30p

The Monitor Tech (Health Unit Coordinator II) is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment, performing non-clinical nursing tasks, clerical and receptionist duties for a nursing unit.  Access to demographic information and limited Patient Health Information as related to job function.

• Monitors and interprets accurately cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment. Informs licensed caregiver of dysrhythmia as they occur.
• Maintains integrity of the telemetry system. Reports all malfunctions or needed adjustments of equipment.
• Documents all EKG rhythm strips of patient's room number, name, date, and the time the strip was obtained.
• Ensures that all alarms are on at all times with the appropriate parameters.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of basic arrhythmias.
• May perform clerical and other duties as requested.
• Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. 
• Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electrocardiographic monitoring.
• Responds appropriately to electrocardiographic rhythms.                
• Consistently answers questions and directs visitors and the patients’ family members in a courteous manner.                
• Consistently assists physicians and other hospital personnel with locating patients, charts, and answering questions at the time of request.
• Consistently follows appropriate lines of authority when communicating information and/or screening calls (according to unit guidelines).
• Consistently answers in-coming telephone calls within four rings:
• Responds to caller’s needs or refers telephone calls to appropriate person/department.
• Consistently assembles patient’s record within 30 minutes of transfer.
• Maintains current and previous records according to unit policies/procedures.
• Consistently keeps medical records in designated area.
• Obtains chart copies for transfer to another facility before discharge.
• Consistently maintains the integrity of the discharge chart for medical records.
• Consistently enters orders correctly into the CERNER System in a timely manner.
• Consistently follows appropriate CERNER downtime procedures (hard copy).
• Consistently signs, times and dates all transcribed orders as required.
• Consistently notifies nurse caring for patient of any STAT orders when written.
• At time of admission and on-going, documents allergies on medication administration record, physician order sheet, front of chart and kardex, and inputs info on the PMI screen.      Maintains kardexes and to ensure complete and accurate.
• Assists the RN in clarifying illegible or confusing orders information in order to facilitate patient follow-up.
• Demonstrates accurate rhythm interpretation, notifies nurse of cardiac changes, maintains alarm integrity, accurately obtains strips during a Code Blue, and consistently obtains rhythm strips and documents measurements.
• Show evidence of input into unit effectiveness; attends all staff meetings, and/or reads and signs 100% of staff meeting minutes.  (Unable to exceed standards).
• Participates in unit quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Gives end of shift report regarding pending issues to oncoming HUC or appropriate staff person.
• Uses all functions of computer system:      transfer, discharge census sheets, reports, print functions, etc.
• Consistently keeps patient computer screen updated.
• Obtains preliminary reports as needed.
• Transports needed items to/from lab, pharmacy, or other departments as needed.
• Obtains emergency equipment as needed.
• Completes other non-direct patient care duties as directed.
• Consistently checks pre-established unit inventory and orders needed supplies.
• Takes responsibility in utilizing and directing volunteers.
• Consistently follows Infection Control Policies including proper handling of specimens and hand washing.
• Consistently assists in providing a safe environment by following all fire and safety precautions.
• Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of the shift) for incidents or quality issues that may affect the patient’s or staff’s well-being.
• Assists in completing emergency forms, i.e., Fire Alarm Drill Log.
• Consistently reports broken equipment and/or needs for repairs and tags equipment appropriately.

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire 
• Able to understand complex written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations. 
• Comprehensive general clerical skills required. 
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills towards all clients. 
• Must be able to write legibly. 
• Demands require working in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions and remaining calm under stress.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize work load independently. 
• Must demonstrate teamwork in a pleasant manner.
• Will demonstrate competency in monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms accurately, upon hire, or transfer and annually

Preferred:        

•  Health Unit Coordinator certification desired. 
•  American Heart Association BLS Certification  
•  Prior unit secretary training or health care experience preferred.