Job Summary

Monitors patients’ EKG waveforms, rhythms, and vital signs at the central monitor station. The monitor technician provides the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation. The monitor technician detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the primary nurse immediately.

Responsibilities

• Interprets patients EKG patterns • Works closely with the bedside nurse as medication adjustments are being implemented • Communicates critical arrhythmias to the primary nurse, recognizing the significance of the interpretation and need for appropriate intervention. • Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours, identifying PR, QRS, and QT intervals • Legibly document rhythm change or new occurrences and notifying nursing • Ensure alarms are on and properly set at all times • Respond appropriately to emergent rhythms • Verify correct patient information is entered into the central monitoring station to assure accuracy for recording rhythms • Maintain equipment operations and reports any malfunctions to clinical engineering immediately • Completes assignments before the end of the shift, communicates outstanding issues to the next shift for follow up • Provide verbal report to the oncoming monitor technician

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education 

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: 1 year of previous EKG experience

Credentials 

• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status:  Pro-Rata .9

Location: Plateau Medical Center Hospital

Location of Job: Plateau Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist: April L. Yoak april.yoak@vandaliahealth.org