Monitor Technician - Telemetry 90

Position Id

STROS737166

Job Organization

ST. ROSE HOSPITAL,

Job Type

1 Regular/Full time Jobs

Status

Active

Hours

Job Location

27200 Calaroga Avenue, HAYWARD, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 94545

Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: Full-Time (0.8)

NOC Shift

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:

$32.20 - $38.45

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision the Monitor Tech is responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry rhythms, notifying RN of any rhythm changes (in a timely manner). Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors consistent with hospital policies including confidentiality of employee and patient information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Telemetry Monitoring Skills

1. Responsible for the continual monitoring of telemetry patients.

Working knowledge of the telemetry monitoring equipment/systems

Ability to change paper

2. Performs the following functions accurately:

Identified P, QRS, and T waves; recognized abnormalities when present

Identifies St segments: normal, elevated, and depressed

Measures PR, QRS, QT, R-R &P-P intervals; recognizes abnormalities when present

Measures PR, QRS, QT, and R-R & P-P internals; recognizes abnormalities when present

Identifies atria, functional, ventricular, pacemaker rhythms and blocks

Quickly recognizes lethal or potentially lethal rhythms

Notifies RN immediately if a lethal or potentially lethal dysrhythmia/abnormality is seen.

Enters or discharge patient to telemetry systems

Documents all new entries and discharges

Documents all new entries and discharges

Prepare telemetry unit, lead wire, and electrodes for application

Applies electrodes and telemetry unit, when not working as a monitor tech (i.e. works as a nursing assistant):

• Skin preparation
• Electrode check
• Lead placement check

Identifies possible artifact or lead failure and communicates this to RN

Collects and document rhythm strips every shift, and whenever there is a change in rhythm or heart rate; RN to initial strips every shift, and whenever there is a change in rhythms or heart rate; RN to initial strips prior to placement in chart

3. Orients new employees to telemetry monitor systems, as needed.

Professional Behavior

1. Confidentiality and Legal Issues

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner.

Professional Performance

1. Working Relationships

Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and visitors.

2. Communication

Demonstrates effective communication skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately.

Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Manager.

Required Qualification: QUALIFICATIONS

• License/Certification

Current BLS required

• Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) due at time of hire.

**Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

**Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire.

Experience

One-year hospital experience as a Unit Assistant or a graduate of a secretarial program or medical

Assisting program preferred.

Skills

Demonstrates written and verbal competency in the English language.

Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Good computer entry and typing skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize changing workloads.

Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

The duties as described will require frequent standing and walking.

The employee will occasionally bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and push/pull.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

The UA may occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and help position patients in bed.

Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication.

Noise level is high in some patient care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.

Hazards

• Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Often exposed to infection. Will be fit tested for the particulate respirator.
• Works with electrical equipment.
• Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Degree Required: High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher