Monitor Technician, PRN

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

Performs set up of cardiac telemetry including patient preparation. Monitors patients on telemetry by computer or trans telephonically. Evaluates cardiac rhythms and notifies the appropriate persons about serious or life-threatening arrhythmias. Creates and types over read reports. Processes and maintains appropriate patient and departmental records. Performs ECGs as needed. Hook up Holter and cardiac event monitors as needed. Maintains and promotes Saint Louis University Hospital service standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Performs telemetry monitoring (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)  35%

Criteria

A) Completes job duties within a required timeframe, according to established schedules or requirements of workflow.

B) Performs patient preparation, electrode placement, and patient instruction.

C) Corrects problems resulting in poor quality signals.

D) Plans all work steps to ensure success.

E) Considers time, supplies, and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties.

F) Keeps department supervisor apprised of departmental problems.

2) Performs real time arrhythmia monitoring (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 30%

Criteria

A) Performs arrhythmia interpretation with less than 1% errors.

B) Provides full disclosure ECG reports as well as standard tracings on selected segments, as directed by the medical or nursing staff.

C) Provides reports of life-threatening or dangerous arrhythmias to appropriate staff.

D) Prepares over read reports with less than 1% errors.

E) Types over read reports with less than 1% errors.

F) Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards.

G) Consistently follows established protocols and procedures.

H) Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and needs to appropriate hospital staff.

I) Prepares accurate and timely documentation during all shifts of duty as requires by guideline protocols.

3) Provides back-up coverage for ECG Department (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Performs STAT electrocardiograms when ECG department is closed, except in those areas which have their own assigned ECG machine.

B) Records ECGs with good quality with less than 1% QC errors.

4) Provides back-up coverage for the Holter Department (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Hooks up Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors as required.

5) Processes reports (5,6) 3%

Criteria

A) Prepares over read reports for the 24 hours that end on their assigned shift.

B) Types over read reports daily with less than 1% errors.

C) Performs report posting on the same day as completion.

D) Posts ECGs when ECG Department coverage is not available.

6) Performs other Heart Station duties (2, 5, 6, 7) 2%

Criteria

A) Maintains the Heart Station in an orderly manner.

B) Handles record keeping.

C) Enters charges.

D) Checks supplies, battery voltages.

E) Cleans equipment between patient use.

7) Safety/Infection Control:  Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns to the department director.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements.

E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

8) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Criteria