Employment Status:Per DiemJob Category:Allied HealthJOB SUMMARY:The Monitor Tech (PRN) will be expected to float to one or more of the following units such as Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry, and Express Admit Unit.
In addition, the Monitor Tech (PRN) will adhere to all requirements as indicated on the Monitor Tech PRN Agreement.The Monitor Tech (PRN) is responsible for supporting the departmental health care team and patients in accordance with established guidelines, such as observe the telemetry monitors for all patients on the unit, print strips per policy and report changes to the RN/Charge Nurse immediately.
In addition, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Monitor Tech will be expected to observe the telemetry monitor as needed during an en route transportation.
Normally receives general instructions on all assignments and in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Valley Presbyterian Hospital.
The Monitor Tech will also be responsible for providing general clerical support to the departmental manager, staff, physicians, and patients in accordance with established guidelines and procedures, such as Meditech data entry, filing, and the answering of telephones and call lights.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum one (1) year experience as a Monitor Tech in an acute-care settingBasic arithmetic, reading, and writing skillsCompletion of EKG training and/or experience in the health care settingAbility to read, write, and speak EnglishMust demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivityPrior experience in patient care/monitoring preferredStrong customer service skills required to communicate with patients, departmental internal/external clients, staff, and physiciansBasic knowledge of software used by the department preferredMust possess the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills, problems solveAble to work independently as well as part of a team in the health care settingMust be able to fulfill the essential functions of the positionEDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalentLICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certificationMust successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employmentDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position.
The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.
Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):Assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate.Understands and correctly utilizes all modes of communication to notify the appropriate emergency team (Rapid Response, Code Blue) as determined by patient’s cardiac rhythm.Communicates and documents changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes.
Runs strips per unit routine and in emergency situations.Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases.Correctly updates/admits/discharges patient from the central monitoring system in a timely manner.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment.In conjunction with and as directed by the manager/nurse in charge, effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment.Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals.Performs receptionist functions for the department.
Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate.Assures and insures that all telephone calls, including internal calls, are routed properly by following up with the appropriate party.Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges communicating changes in a timely manner.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information.
Prints reports as required.The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.
Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.
Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.Participates in operational aspects of the department, and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.
Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the work place.
Maintains a safe environment for self and others.Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.
Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.
Participates in education activities and process implementation.
Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors.The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job.
They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.
Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.Occasional travel may be required.Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Patient Care ( Continuous: 66 to 100% of time, Frequent: 33 to 65% of time, Occasional: 0 to 32% of time) Patient Care* Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.* Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.* Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.* Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.* Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.* Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.* Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.* Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.