Apprentice-Monitor Tech

Job Title

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience

Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

License/Registration/Certifications- acquired during apprenticeship program

BLS

Certificate for successful completion of the arrhythmia course

Core Job Responsibilities

Successfully completes Monitor Tech apprenticeship program training including: Hospital orientation; Hospital-approved arrhythmia course (3) 8-hour didactic learning sessions with arrhythmia educator(s) including review session and testing session on day 3; BLS training course provided by SRHS; One-on-one orientation with monitor tech for skills assessment and validation for at least (9) 12-hour shifts utilizing orientation validation tools (OVT) as a guide. Trainees will orient on AM and/or PM shifts; EPIC training for monitor techs; One-on-one nurse leader rounding sessions at 7- and 21- days to assess progress toward OVT goals

Performs Secretary Duties such as phone skills, faxing, printing

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert

Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses

Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals

Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System as assigned by leadership

Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person

Adheres to proper chain of command.

Serve as an information resource for staff

Maintains visual checks on monitors constantly until relieved by a qualified person

Monitors are observed continuously, and the patients rhythm is documented on flow sheet every eight (8) hours to include date, time, rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS duration, rhythm interpretation, ST analysis.

Assures that alarms are maintained in the ON position at all times. Reports mechanical difficulties to the appropriate person and follows up as necessary.

Reports any life-threatening rhythms or rhythms of significant change immediately to the nurse. Notifies RN promptly when procedures are performed, i.e., removal of epicardial wires, pacemaker interrogation, etc.

Ensure individual telemetry units are cleaned after each use.

Admit and discharge patients from system in a timely manner.

Ensures proper disposition of completed flowsheets and any other patient records

Maintains adequate supply of monitoring equipment.

Routinely reviews rhythm strips and the patients condition with the nurse in a timely manner

Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information as required by HIPAA

Other Duties as assigned