Monitor Technician (Level 2-3) - Edmond

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision,willmonitor telemetry set-upon patients.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilitieslisted in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or withoutan accommodationmay result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsible formonitoringthe patient once nursing staff have attached patient to the telemetry unit

• Check foraccuratedate/time printout on rhythm strips

• Provide daily printings of each patient's rhythm strip

• Maintainappropriate alarmsettings for each patient

• Assistin troubleshooting monitor equipment

• Alert staff when a patient is in crisis

• Admitnew patients and code telemetry charges into computer system

• Admits, discharges and/or transfers patients on telemetry

• Completes and sends Telemetry reports to each unit where patient is monitored

• PerformECG'sas needed

• Provide arrhythmia interpretation,measurementand documentation

• Perform proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment

• Utilizes Risk Management QM reporting

• Perform most job duties independently andin accordance withestablished departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

GeneralResponsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level II Minimum Requirements

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GEDrequired.

Experience Requirements

• At least3yearsof experiencerequired.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Associationrequiredupon hire.

• National Telemetry Association Certification ORCertified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)Certification Required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretation andperformsECG tracings.

• Relevant computer skills.

• Good interpersonal skills that allow for developing effective working relationships with staff.

• Actsas a mentor to newly hired employees andassistswith troubleshooting equipment as needed.

• Acts as a resource to less tenured staff and provides guidance for escalation of notifications as needed.

Level III Minimum Requirements

Education Requirements

• Associates degreerequired.

Experience Requirements

• At least5yearsof experiencerequired.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Associationrequiredupon hire.

• National Telemetry Association Certification ORCertified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)Certification Required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretation andperformsECG tracings.

• Relevant computer skills.

• Good interpersonal skills that allow for developing effective working relationships with staff.

• Actsas a mentor to newly hired employees andassistswith troubleshooting equipment as needed.

• Acts as a resource to less tenured staff and provides guidance for escalation of notifications as needed.