Patient Monitoring Technician

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Monitor assigned patient(s) via video to enhance patient safety and inform appropriate staff of activity that places the patient(s) at risk. Document patient(s) activity. Perform extensive dysrhythmia interpretation and monitoring for all portable cardiac telemetry and hard wire monitored patients. Utilize effective communication with multiple nursing units and interdisciplinary team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of Technical Education Program or Medical Assistant Program.

2. Obtain certification in HeartSaver OR Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform cardiac monitoring for telemetry and hard wire monitored patients that are routed to the centralized Telemetry Surveillance Unit. Each Cardiac Monitor Technician visually monitors between 32 and 50 patients per station.
2. Complete quarterly competencies and annual required CBLs within dedicated timeframe.
3. Monitor, identify changes, address alarms to identify any abnormal heart rhythm variation, and report patient’s cardiac rhythm, and/or life- threatening cardiac events to medical and nursing staff.
4. Analyze, interpret, and measure ECG strip waveform displays and document each patient’s rhythm every four hours, via Wave Strip Export, along with any changes and report these changes according to established guidelines and protocols.
5. Monitor centralized pulse oximetry for general pediatric population and adult Orthopedic patients when indicated.
6. Maintain accurate patient information within the Telemetry Surveillance Unit (TSC).

7. Support indirect patient care by assembling telemetry packs – including batteries and electrodes – for nursing staff, ensuring proper installation and battery charge, while also managing inventory, maintaining equipment cleanliness and coordinating patient equipment assignments within TSC.
8. Assure patient safety is first and foremost by identifying and prioritizing tasks by importance.
9. Demonstrate professional telephone etiquette by courteously answering calls, clearly identifying self and department and promptly relaying accurate, well documented messages to the appropriate recipient.
10. Perform video monitoring of patients who meet the video monitoring criteria and deliver/install wireless cameras.
11. Document patient’s interventions in the electronic medical record (EMR) every four hours.
12. Communicate any imminent signs of patient risk to assigned staff via the alarm system and/or wireless phone

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Minimal physical activity required.

2. Sit for long periods of time.

3. Vision (corrected)/hearing within normal limits.

4. Visually monitor several monitor screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry waveforms, and/or patients for sustained periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others (co-workers) and able to communicate effectively with the entire healthcare team.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to troubleshoot technology with biomedical engineering and clinical staff.

2. Ability to work as a cooperative, focused team player, take direction well, and have a positive attitude to work with the patients, nursing staff, and physicians.

3. Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask to keep track of a large number of patients.

4. Ability to maintain and clean and safe work area.

5. Basic computer knowledge and skills.

6. Good verbal and writing skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

692 SYSTEM Virtual Observer

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.