Monitor Tech-7p-7a

Job Requirements Position Summary Performs tasks related to the monitoring and documentation of heart rates and rhythms. Minimum Requirements Education
- High School Graduate or equivalent Experience Must be able to read, write and speak English Fluently License/Registration/Certifications
- Certificate for successful completion of the arrhythmia course within 3 months of hire- BLS certification obtained within 3 months of hire Preferred Requirements Preferred Education
- N/A Preferred Experience
- N/A Preferred License/Registration/Certifications N/A Core Job Responsibilities- Performs Secretary Duties- Basic Computer Skills- Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health record- Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alert, Medical Alert, and Medical Emergency Systems- Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses- Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with clinical expectations regarding regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)- Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals- Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.- Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person- Adheres to proper chain of command.- Adheres to system required values and commitments- Provides safe patient are environment- Supports patient experience initiativesServe as an information resource for staffMaintains visual checks on monitors constantly until relieved by a qualified person.- Monitors are observed continuously, and appropriate procedures and documentation is completed per guidelines and policies- Assures that alarms are maintained in the “ON” position at all times. Reports mechanical difficulties to the appropriate person and follows up as necessary- Reports any life-threatening rhythms or significant rhythm changes immediately to the nurse- Ensure individual telemetry units are cleaned after each use if applicable- Admit and discharge patients from system in a timely manner- Ensures proper disposition of competed documents and any other patient records- Maintains adequate supply of monitoring equipment- Routinely reviews rhythm strips and the patient’s condition with the nurse in a timely manner- Successfully completed hospital and unit-based orientation programs and annual competencies- Observes and communicates SPO2 values when appropriate- Complies with current policies and procedures- Other Duties as assigned