Monitor Tech

General Summary of PositionA 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).

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required 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

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.