Monitor Tech
Company: CHI St. Vincent Health
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving
Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas
since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than
4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we
consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit
Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives
(CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources,
CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities,
advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating
how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out
in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level
of care you provide to others. We care about our employee---s
well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your
work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you
and your family: Free Premium Membership to our CareWork program to
help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers,
housekeepers & more. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible
spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical
Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO)
Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Observes, identifies and documents
cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings of patients monitored
through the central monitor station. Responds appropriately to the
occurrences of the life-threatening or potentially life-threatening
arrhythmias. Communicates patient---s rhythm and monitor alerts
effectively with RN caring for patient and other department
personnel as applicable. OPERATES PATIENT MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Maintains log of physician orders for telemetry monitors and for
pulse oximetry Initiates telemetry or pulse oximetry within 30
minutes of receiving physician order Admits, discharges, suspends
patients in the monitor bank. Changes alarm limits as appropriate
for safe monitoring and per order. Verifies that leads are in place
when tracing deviates from anticipated pattern or rhythm. Locates
and prints rhythms from ---History--- Operates essential equipment
in the central monitor station including transmitters, monitor
banks, and printer PERFORMS EKG---S Actively identifies the patient
as the appropriate patient for the procedure Applies EKG leads
using cardiac landmarks and records ECG Records patient
demographics in the EKG cart prior to obtaining EKG INTERPRETS
CARDIAC RHYTHMS and PULSE OXIMETRY Correctly measures PR and QRS
interval and rate. Identifies rate and rhythm of monitor strips
Recognizes significant changes in rate and/or cardiac rhythm.
Identifies life-threatening and/or potentially life-threatening
arrhythmias. Successfully completes annual dysrrythmia competency.
Identifies normal pulse oximetry readings and pulse oximetry range
specific for each patient DOCUMENTS CARDIAC RHYTHM and PULSE
OXIMETRY Records patient---s rhythm every 2 hours on appropriate
form. Documents ectopy and/or other transient rhythms. Obtains
representative rhythm strip every 8 hours, analyzes and mounts for
patient record. Records rhythm strip to document significant
changes in rate and/or rhythm. Delivers representative rhythm
strips and copy of unit telemetry log to assigned unit Documents
pulse oximetry readings every 8 hours. MAINTAINS EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES When patient is admitted, verifies TTX number of
transmitter with TTX number assigned room. Verifies each shift the
location of all transmitters, ECG cables, and pulse oximetry on
assigned units and documents. Cleans remote transmitters and cables
between patient use. Promptly reports malfunctions of monitoring
equipment to clinical engineering. Notifies supervisor when monitor
inventory is low as defined in the policy Notifies supervisor when
monitor is discovered missing COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY Notifies
nurse on the patient care unit when unable to obtain patient ECG or
pulse oximetry signal. Notifies nurse of significant change in
rate, rhythm of cardiac monitor or oxygen saturation reading of
pulse oximetry. Notifies nurse by emergency phone system in the
event of life threatening dysrhythmia or pulse oximetry reading.
Escalates communication to supervisor when unable to receive a
response to alerts when notifying the patient care unit
Communicates with the patient at a level that the patient can
comprehend. Explains the procedure to the patient Ensures that
communication in the presence of the patient is patient related
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school
diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test or equivalent; successful
completion of Dysrthythmia competency. Experience: Previous
experience as a Monitor Technician preferred. Physical
Requirements: This job requires, at various times, the following
physical activities; hearing, climbing, balancing, stopping,
kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling,
talking, and hearing. Requires excellent visual acuity. The
individual in this position may be required to carry or lift weight
of up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150 lbs. Individuals in this
position could possibly be exposed to inside/outside environmental
conditions, blood borne pathogens and body fluids, chemical
hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards. Skills:
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and identify life-threatening
arrhythmias. Ability to follow established policies and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with nursing staff and
physicians. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
certification with the American Heart Association.
Keywords: CHI St. Vincent Health, Little Rock , Monitor Tech, Other , Little Rock, Arkansas
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