MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Monitor Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOlney, MD, USA$18.40 - $29.74 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
One to two years of experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Basic computer skills for data entry.
Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality policies.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients, supplies, or equipment as directed by supervisory staff.
Interpret basic dysrhythmias and calculate heart rates and EKG intervals (PR, QRS, and QT intervals).
Admit patients accurately to the remote monitor station using the patient's first and last name, room number, and date; use two patient identifiers when admitting and discharging patients from the remote monitor.
Notify the primary registered nurse of any change in the patient's rhythm when it occurs and document it with a tracing.
Complete and document daily counts of remote monitoring equipment, including telemetries, pulse oximeters, NTX devices, and cables.
Transcribe patient data onto the chart accurately and concisely.
Document rhythms on the monitor log and patient chart according to the Remote Monitor Protocol.
Obtain and file monitor strips for all patients.
Communicate with all levels of the health care team, patients, visitors, and customers.
Answer the telephone according to hospital protocol, including the unit name and customer service script.
Work with the Critical Care Charge Registered Nurse daily to review remote monitors and patients at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Maintain professional communication with health care team members.
Obtain remote unit nursing assignments and Vocera devices each shift.
Use Vocera and/or telephone to notify the primary registered nurse of changes in remote monitor rhythms.
Ensure all rhythm-strip documents arrive at the remote unit each shift at 7 a.m., 3 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Notify the Critical Care Charge Registered Nurse or Manager of missing equipment daily.
Review remote monitor rhythms with a physician daily.
Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure; participate in training and development when learning needs are identified; attend required hospital-sponsored training; and complete mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within the allotted timeframe.
Work effectively within and between departments and participate in departmental projects and interdepartmental activities when asked.
Collect performance improvement data, including length of stay, ICU returns, and discharge callbacks.

Desired Qualifications

Patient Monitoring and EKG Certification or comparable experience.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
A health care team member who observes the cardiac monitors to identify and documents dysrhythmias and notifies RN of any critical life threatening issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical/Technical: Monitors patients supplies or equipment as directed by supervisory staff. Interprets basic dysrhythmias calculates heart rates and EKG intervals (PR QRS QT Intervals). Accurately admits patients to the remote monitor station (patient first and last name room number and date). Uses 2 patient identifiers when admitting and discharging patients from the remote monitor. Notifies the Primary RN of any change in the patient's rhythm at the time of the occurrence and documents same via a tracing. Completes daily counts of all remote monitoring equipment and documents (telemetries pulse Oxy NTX's cables). Transcribes patient data onto chart in an accurate and concise manner. Documents the rhythms on the monitor Log and patient chart according to the Remote Monitor Protocol. Obtains/files of monitor strips on all patients.

Communication: Between all levels of health care team patients visitors and customers. Answers telephone per hospital protocol (name unit and customer service script). Works with Critical Care Charge RN daily to review remote monitors and patients. (8a and 8p). Maintains professional communication with Health Care Team members at all time. Obtains remote unit nursing assignments and vocera's every shift Utilizes vocera and/or telephone to notify Primary RN of changes in remote monitor rhythms. Ensures all rhythm strip documents arrive at remote unit each shift (7a 3p 11p). Notifies Critical Care Charge RN / Manager of any missing equipment daily. Reviews remote monitor rhythms with physician daily.

Development: Maintains current knowledge certification and licensure. Participates in training and development activities when learning needs are identified. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements certifications and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License PPD Competencies Age Specifics etc.)

Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in departmental projects. Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Assists in the collection of PI Data (length of stay ICU returns and Discharge call backs).

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required

Experience

1-2 years Experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Patient Monitoring and EKG Certification preferred or
Other Comparable experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.
Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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