Monitor Technician jobs in Schenectady, NY

A.

The Monitor Tech. will provide direct, continuous visualization of rhythm surveillance system.

1.

Identifies and communicates the following rhythms:

a. Normal Sinus Rhythm

b. Sinus Bradycardia

c. Sinus Tachycardia

d. Sinus Arrhythmia

e. Premature Atrial Contractions

f. (Paroxysmal) Supraventricular    

    Tachycardia

g. Atrial Flutter

h. Atrial Fibrillation

i.  Premature Junctional Contractions

j.  Junctional Rhythm

k. First-Degree AV Block

l.  Mobitz Type 1 Second-Degree AV

    Block

m. Mobitz Type II Second-Degree AV    

     Block

n. Complete Heart Block

o. Premature Ventricular  

    Contractions:  

   Bigem/Trigem/Quadragem/Couplets

p. Ventricular Tachycardia

q. Torsades de points

r. Ventricular Fibrillation

s. Idioventricular Rhythms

t. Asystole

u. Pacemaker Rhythms:

   - pacing with capture

   - failure  to capture

   - failure to sense

   - failure to pace

2.

Interfaces with monitoring system:

a.

Locates needed information on the main screen and uses the appropriate Controls

b.

Locates needed information on the Patient Window and uses the appropriate controls.

c.

Admits and Discharges patients, and ensures accurate information.

d.

Manages alarms with nursing, physician approval

e.

Makes recordings

f.

Reviews patient data

g.

Troubleshoots monitoring system

3.

Remains watching the monitors at all times. May not leave this duty unless relieved by a qualified staff person.

B.

The Monitor Tech. will communicate all rate and rhythms to the RN accurately and timely to assure prompt response.

1.

Verifies changes in patient's rhythm and communicates to RN caring for patient.

2.

Verifies patient age and ensures alarm settings are appropriate for adult patient.

Consults with MD/RN prior to changing or disabling alarms.

3.

Recognizes appropriate rates and rhythms based upon age of the patient.

4.

Interfaces well with the unit staff and telemetry units:

a. Verbally

b. Telephone

c. Executive/Intercom Systems

d. Fax

e. Beepers

f. Walkie-Talkies

5.

Knows responsibilities for communi-cating a Code Blue

a. Calling a code

b. Notifying RN

c. Strip recording

C.

The Monitor Tech. will maintain documentation reflecting the rhythm history of each patient.

1.

Inspects and/or measures rhythm strips for:

a. P wave presence/absence

b. P-P interval duration/regularity

c. PR interval duration

d. QRS complex duration

     QT interval duration

e. R-R interval duration/regularity

f. ectopic complexes or pauses

2.

Maintains documentation of patient's rhythms:

a. Obtains and logs rhythms for cardiac monitored patients and mounts strips for telemetry patients every four hours and with a change in rate or rhythm

b. Documents on Monitor Room Report Sheet (Rhythms)

c. Maintains MT Communication Log for all communications with telemetry floors

d. Maintains MT Alarm Log for all changes in alarm settings

D.

The Monitor Tech. will maintain current knowledge and competency in cardiac monitoring and other areas related to the position.

1.

Maintains current competency as outlined in monitor tech core competency.

2.

Completes all mandatory in-service programs yearly.

3.

Completes annual health assessment forms as required, maintains current inoculations.

4.

Coordinates with Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator, and CNS in quality improvement efforts related to the cardiac monitoring function.

E.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to:

• mandatory education
• annual health assessment

1.

Continuing education records will be completed and forwarded to Human Resources annually regarding man-datory educational requirements.

2.

Complete annual health assessment form, as required, maintain current inoculations.