UofL Health
Monitor Tech, Jewish Hospital, 7a-7p
UofL Health – 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description The Monitor Technician is responsible for effectively monitoring patients on Central Station Telemetry in Mixed Acuity and/or Critical Care Units. This employee reports cardiac or vital sign changes to the nursing staff and escalates concerns, as needed. The employee primarily monitors adult and geriatric patients and occasionally adolescents. Maintains accurate records and ensures coverage of monitors; may perform EKGs as needed. Ensures proper cleaning and storage of telemetry equipment.
Essential Functions
Detects and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and/or life‑threatening arrhythmias and promptly communicates this information to the charge nurse and/or nurse assigned to patient.
Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Maintains accurate records of telemetry strips.
Maintains accurate records of communications with nursing staff, leadership, etc.
Ensures coverage of monitors at all times.
Performs EKGs where applicable.
Maintains cleaning protocol for telemetry units and is accountable for proper storage and inventory of telemetry equipment.
Other Functions
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Education High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Experience Previous hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Job Competency
Understanding and awareness of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Applies proper and professional communication skills between personnel within the department and to other departments.
Gives a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to observe and read multiple monitors at once.
Knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
Ability to work well with others, serve others, help others, lead others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Can multi‑task and perform work in a neat, efficient, well‑coordinated, and communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Language Ability
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to analyze and recognize abnormalities in patient heart readings.
Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Computer Skills
Ability to utilize EMR and Microsoft Office Suite effectively.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department‑specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
UofL Health Core Expectation
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve.
Working together as a team to achieve our goals.
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback.
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve.
Using our resources wisely.
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health.
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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description The Monitor Technician is responsible for effectively monitoring patients on Central Station Telemetry in Mixed Acuity and/or Critical Care Units. This employee reports cardiac or vital sign changes to the nursing staff and escalates concerns, as needed. The employee primarily monitors adult and geriatric patients and occasionally adolescents. Maintains accurate records and ensures coverage of monitors; may perform EKGs as needed. Ensures proper cleaning and storage of telemetry equipment.
Essential Functions
Detects and identifies cardiac dysrhythmias and/or life‑threatening arrhythmias and promptly communicates this information to the charge nurse and/or nurse assigned to patient.
Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Maintains accurate records of telemetry strips.
Maintains accurate records of communications with nursing staff, leadership, etc.
Ensures coverage of monitors at all times.
Performs EKGs where applicable.
Maintains cleaning protocol for telemetry units and is accountable for proper storage and inventory of telemetry equipment.
Other Functions
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Education High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Experience Previous hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Job Competency
Understanding and awareness of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Applies proper and professional communication skills between personnel within the department and to other departments.
Gives a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to observe and read multiple monitors at once.
Knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
Ability to work well with others, serve others, help others, lead others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Can multi‑task and perform work in a neat, efficient, well‑coordinated, and communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Language Ability
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to analyze and recognize abnormalities in patient heart readings.
Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Computer Skills
Ability to utilize EMR and Microsoft Office Suite effectively.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department‑specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
UofL Health Core Expectation
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve.
Working together as a team to achieve our goals.
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback.
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve.
Using our resources wisely.
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health.
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