Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Possesses knowledge and ability to provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias interpretation including: measurement of P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. Possesses troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem. Responsible to maintain inventories, supplies, and hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and to appropriately report malfunctions promptly. The PCT-Monitor Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care Tech

1. Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.

2. Assists patients with ADL activities; functions independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice. Assists with mobility, feeding, oral care, bath and range of motion.

3. Performs treatments timely, to include glucose, checks, incentive spirometry, simple dressing changes, wound/ostomy care.

4. Maintains and monitors skin integrity by turning patients every two hours, applies treatments and barriers as ordered and monitors patient regularly.

5. Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.

6. Communicates between all care partners effectively. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition or concerns

7. Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.

Monitor Tech

1. Responsible for documentation and measurement of cardiac rhythms and ensures placement in the medical record.

2. Accepts responsibility for maintenance of the hardware, telemetry transmitters and maintenance of logs for tracking telemetry locations.

3. Recognizes and communicates pertinent patient information to the RN including changes in cardiac rhythm and dysrhythmias..

4. Serves as a resource person for staff members, students and float personnel in the interpretation of basic cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.

5. Demonstrates and maintains skills to assess basic cardiac rhythms, including but not limited to pulse oximetry.

6. Demonstrate competency at time of hire (and annually thereafter) in accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.

7. Maintain par levels of inventories, supplies, telemetry transmitters and associated equipment. Cleans and restocks as indicated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Knowledge of telemetry services

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.