Monitor Tech Full Time Days Telemetry Overflow

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385 bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative , patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation,joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.

GENERAL DUTIES:

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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:
� 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
� High School Diploma or GED. Able to understand complex written and oral instructions
� Certificate or proof of Basic dysrhythmia class completion
� Must successfully complete EKG test before starting department orientation
� 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
� American Heart Association BLS Certification
� Prior unit secretary training or health care experience

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