CARDIAC MONITOR TECHNICIAN - INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT - FT NIGHTS (62329)

Job Summary: Provides continuous observation of patient cardiac telemetry monitors and notifies nursing staff and/providers of any changes in cardiac rhythms. Identify and document patients' cardiac rhythm and any variances in rhythm. Serves as an important part of the care team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Continuously observes patients' cardiac rhythms and provides immediate notification of changes as per the cardiac rhythm notification algorithm.
• Identifies and documents patients' cardiac rhythm every four hours or per provider order.
• Recognizes lethal arrhythmias and alerts the appropriate emergency response staff.
• Ensures alarm parameters are turned on and set appropriately for each patient.
• Troubleshoots monitor alarms and identify non-actionable artifact signals appropriately; discards artifact notifications from alarms each shift.
• Performs basic care of monitoring equipment as required and interacts with the Biomed Department regarding maintenance and repair.
• Ensures telemetry box batteries are changed each shift or as needed.
• Gives and receives report on all patient rhythms.
• Verify presence of a telemetry order and the indication for the order in electronic medical record for each patient.
• Measures, identifies, and sends rhythm strips to the electronic medical record every 4 hours and/or any arrythmia alarms during the shift.
• Responsible to perform tasks within scope of educational preparation, knowledge and facility procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews and correlates the correct assigned telemetry box/number to the patient that is documented. Notifies the unit's charge nurse for any discrepancy.
• Notifies ICU/IMU Charge Nurse when reporting on and off duty
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe environment
• Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
• Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements: Experience as a Cardiac Montior Technician preferred. Prior experience as a Certified Nurse Aid/Patient Care Technician preferred but not mandatory.

Must successfully complete Cardiac Monitor Technician education course and pass competency exam with a score of 88% or higher. Must pass annual competency exam with a score of 88% or higher.