• Job Description

  Req#: 221362
  
  Position Summary
  
  

  Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

  Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.

  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life.

  
  We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

  Position Summary
  Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components.

  
  Responsibilities
  
  

  Essential Functions
  • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
  • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
  • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours
  and PRN with established protocols.
  • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
  • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
  • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
  • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
  • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
  • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as
  necessary.
  • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
  • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
  and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

  
  Other Related Functions
  • Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
  • Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and
  minimal foot traffic.
  • Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
  • Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
  • Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
  • Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
  • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
  • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
  • Other duties as assigned.

  
  Qualifications
  
  

  Education/Training
  High school graduate or equivalent and:
  Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment:
  • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course
  and pass the exam within 60 days.

  
  Monitor technician without previous related experience:
  • Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.

  
  

  Education/Training
  High school graduate or equivalent and:
  Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment:
  • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course
  and pass the exam within 60 days.

  
  Monitor technician without previous related experience:
  • Must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.

  
  

  Essential Functions
  • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
  • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
  • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours
  and PRN with established protocols.
  • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
  • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
  • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
  • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
  • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
  • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as
  necessary.
  • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
  • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
  and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

  
  Other Related Functions
  • Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
  • Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and
  minimal foot traffic.
  • Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
  • Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
  • Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
  • Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
  • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
  • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
  • Other duties as assigned.

• About the company

  Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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