Description
Summary:
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
• Patient Monitoring
• Monitors ECG rhythms
• After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
• Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
• Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
• Discharges patient as approved by the RN
• Monitoring Equipment Maintenance
• Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
• Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
• Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
• Communication
• Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
• Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
• Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
• Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
• Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
• Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
• Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
• Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
• Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
· High School diploma or equivalent
· Must possess good written and oral communication skills
B. Experience
· EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background desired
· Basic knowledge of medical terminology
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
· EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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