Job Summary:

The Monitor Technician performs under the direct supervision of the PCM, and is delegated assignments, to achieve quality patient care. He/she is involved in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is responsible to the PCM of the Central Monitor Station. He/she is responsible for observing and reporting patient heart rhythms while working under the guidelines of the monitor room. As a Technician/CNA he/she is responsible for assisting patients with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to; bathing, feeding, assisting with toileting, turning and repositioning patients, assisting with clinical duties such as, taking and documenting vital signs, point of care glucose testing, reporting abnormal values to the RN. Other duties will be delegated by the RN, PCC, or the PCM.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to collect data and relays appropriate data to nurse, status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provides care. Embraces and practices We Care philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee and non-employee care. Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members. Maintains and stays current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications to include telemetry monitoring and Basic Life Support certification. Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for the unit’s population by rendering professional care including obtaining blood sugars, restraints, suicide precautions, bathing, dressing, ambulating, and feeding patients. Demonstrates technical aptitude for working, troubleshooting, and assisting the nurse with multiple pieces of equipment used for patient care including but not limited to telemetry monitoring devices and blood glucose monitoring. Demonstrates the aptitude for safely positioning and/or assisting the nurse to safely position the patient using a variety of devices such as but not limited to abduction pillows and specialty beds. Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection control and compliance standards. Consistently follows patient care and FGH policy, procedures and standards of care in performing duties.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

High School Diploma/GED. Successful completion of Acute Care Technician course at FGH during clinical orientation, or CNA certificate required. Successful completion of Monitor Tech course at FGH and completion of forty hours of training with a current Monitor Tech required within 30 days of the hire date if the class is available and staffing permits.

Work Experience:

Previous Nurse Aide or Acute Care Tech experience preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

None

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Rhythm Strip Interpretation for Techs

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely,

demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.