UNIT ASSISTANT/Monitor Tech - Integrated Resources, Inc
Salinas, CA 93901
About the Job
Duties:
"Works under the supervision of the Department Manager/Charge Nurse. Unit Assistants II s will be assigned to one of Two (2) primary functions on a given unit. Unit Assistant II will be required to maintain competency for both functions. Assignment one (A-1) primary responsibility for monitoring telemetry patients at the Central Monitoring Station, recognizing rhythm abnormalities and escalating per policy. Assignment two (A-2), primary responsibility to manage the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit. Floating within the unit groupings or outside of job class will be in accordance with the Collective BarProducting Agreement. Utilizes positive communication skills. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Health. Performs other duties as assigned.
Enters and processes orders accurately as demonstrated by:
Enters communication requests in Meditech
Scheduling tests, procedures, treatments, including entering in the computer
Competency Complete annual review of review EKG exam.
Facilitates communication for the nursing unit by:
Responding to patient call system within one (1) minute.
Answering telephones promptly, utilizing positive communication skills.
Sending patient inquiries to appropriate caregiver.
Following policy and unit-based standards in Code Blue/Emergency situations.
Relaying interdepartmental information to the appropriate caregiver.
Complies with UA II standards for cardiac escalation protocol.
Applies knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation/documentation as demonstrated by:
Identifies dysrhythmia on annual dysrhythmia test with 85% accuracy.
Demonstrates accurate cardiac rhythm interpretation on an ongoing basis with 85% accuracy.
Documents individual cardiac rhythms per unit guidelines.
Reports cardiac rhythm changes as demonstrated by:
Communicates life threatening cardiac dysrhythmia to a Staff Nurse.
Communicates non-life threatening cardiac rhythm changes and dysrhythmia of the Staff Nurse within 15
minutes of occurrence."
Skills:
*need to be able to interpret ECG s and what the waves mean. This role is continuous observation of a central ECG monitor with anywhere from 8-29 patients.
*experienced in watching the monitor, and understanding and interpreting the ekg readings to recognize and identify any arrhythmias.
Responsibilities
Monitors the heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment
Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern and prior variances
Observes the screen of the cardiac monitor and listens for the alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm
Informs the Registered Nurse of variances to initiate examination of the patient
Measures length and height of patient s heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers,
Posts information on patient records
"1. Monitors telemetry patient s cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate while on
telemetry/cardiac monitoring.
2. Prints rhythm strips every 4 hours for Registered Nurse Interpretation. Prints strips for RN review on any
critical Red alarm per the Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Management Policy.
3. Maintains patient records.
4. Assists with ordering and maintaining department supplies.
5. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
6. Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations.
7. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
8. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
9. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for
employees, patients and visitors.
10. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
11. Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
12. Applies knowledge of cardiac monitor guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Maintains and updates patient records as demonstrated by:
Replenishing chart forms per unit guidelines.
Accurately dating and labeling chart forms.
Appropriately thinning charts per unit and Hospital guidelines.
Organizing chart contents for surgery, tests and procedures.
Disassembling charts upon patient discharge.
Filing various reports and forms.
Applies knowledge of cardiac monitoring equipment as demonstrated by:
Enters patient demographic data in computer.
Sets appropriate alarms and parameters for optimal dysrhythmia recognition.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Maintains adequate monitoring supply stock.
Notifies Biomedical Department and Charge Nurse of equipment failure."
"Works under the supervision of the Department Manager/Charge Nurse. Unit Assistants II s will be assigned to one of Two (2) primary functions on a given unit. Unit Assistant II will be required to maintain competency for both functions. Assignment one (A-1) primary responsibility for monitoring telemetry patients at the Central Monitoring Station, recognizing rhythm abnormalities and escalating per policy. Assignment two (A-2), primary responsibility to manage the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit. Floating within the unit groupings or outside of job class will be in accordance with the Collective BarProducting Agreement. Utilizes positive communication skills. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Health. Performs other duties as assigned.
Enters and processes orders accurately as demonstrated by:
Enters communication requests in Meditech
Scheduling tests, procedures, treatments, including entering in the computer
Competency Complete annual review of review EKG exam.
Facilitates communication for the nursing unit by:
Responding to patient call system within one (1) minute.
Answering telephones promptly, utilizing positive communication skills.
Sending patient inquiries to appropriate caregiver.
Following policy and unit-based standards in Code Blue/Emergency situations.
Relaying interdepartmental information to the appropriate caregiver.
Complies with UA II standards for cardiac escalation protocol.
Applies knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation/documentation as demonstrated by:
Identifies dysrhythmia on annual dysrhythmia test with 85% accuracy.
Demonstrates accurate cardiac rhythm interpretation on an ongoing basis with 85% accuracy.
Documents individual cardiac rhythms per unit guidelines.
Reports cardiac rhythm changes as demonstrated by:
Communicates life threatening cardiac dysrhythmia to a Staff Nurse.
Communicates non-life threatening cardiac rhythm changes and dysrhythmia of the Staff Nurse within 15
minutes of occurrence."
Skills:
*need to be able to interpret ECG s and what the waves mean. This role is continuous observation of a central ECG monitor with anywhere from 8-29 patients.
*experienced in watching the monitor, and understanding and interpreting the ekg readings to recognize and identify any arrhythmias.
Responsibilities
Monitors the heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment
Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern and prior variances
Observes the screen of the cardiac monitor and listens for the alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm
Informs the Registered Nurse of variances to initiate examination of the patient
Measures length and height of patient s heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers,
Posts information on patient records
"1. Monitors telemetry patient s cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate while on
telemetry/cardiac monitoring.
2. Prints rhythm strips every 4 hours for Registered Nurse Interpretation. Prints strips for RN review on any
critical Red alarm per the Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Management Policy.
3. Maintains patient records.
4. Assists with ordering and maintaining department supplies.
5. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
6. Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations.
7. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
8. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
9. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for
employees, patients and visitors.
10. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
11. Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
12. Applies knowledge of cardiac monitor guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Maintains and updates patient records as demonstrated by:
Replenishing chart forms per unit guidelines.
Accurately dating and labeling chart forms.
Appropriately thinning charts per unit and Hospital guidelines.
Organizing chart contents for surgery, tests and procedures.
Disassembling charts upon patient discharge.
Filing various reports and forms.
Applies knowledge of cardiac monitoring equipment as demonstrated by:
Enters patient demographic data in computer.
Sets appropriate alarms and parameters for optimal dysrhythmia recognition.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Maintains adequate monitoring supply stock.
Notifies Biomedical Department and Charge Nurse of equipment failure."
Source : Integrated Resources, Inc