Unit Clerk Monitor Technician

Unit Clerk Monitor Technician

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Successful completion of the Basic ECG Recognition Exam for Unit Clerks
• Must possess basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital system
• Must possess effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments

Responsibilities

• Enters physician orders into the computer accurately and efficiently; ensures orders are being entered using correct patient name, medical record number and visit number
• Establishes priority of unit needs
• Is aware of role in all emergency situations
• Assembles and maintains patient’s chart; ensures all paperwork in chart has correct patient label
• Orders unit supplies and chart forms
• Greets patient, visitor, physician and other hospital personnel in a courteous, friendly manner
• Once the patient is placed on cardiac monitoring, ensures that all patients are being monitored while on the unit
• Ensures that all alarms are active
• Responds to all monitor alarms and notifies RN, Charge RN, Coordinator or Manager as necessary
• Obtains a sample of the alarm rhythm and places in appropriate section of the chart
• Notifies RN immediately of any change in patient cardiac rhythm
• Prints a readable sample of the patient’s rhythm per the unit policy and places in the appropriate section of the chart
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients on the monitoring equipment appropriately
• Collaborates with Biomedical Department regarding proper maintenance and functioning of equipment
• Cleans and stores telemetry equipment when not in use
• Presents a positive attitude and demeanor
• Uses effective and appropriate communication skills
• Works harmoniously with other licensed and non-licensed staff
• Assists with orientation of new unit clerks
• Reports to work at scheduled starting time
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates a positive self-image
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in handling patient information
• Completes annual education
• Attends unit in-services, staffing meetings and required hospital in-services

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or unit secretary certification preferred