Tele Tech- PRN med surg

Job Summary:

Responsible for operation of central monitor station in MedSurg/PCU. Continuous observation of all patient parameters for patients on telemetry throughout the hospital including the ER. Reporting of patient changes to the responsible nurse and/or physician

Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:

Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital

• Servant Leadership: Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.
• Excellence: Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.
• Respect: Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.
• Virtuousness: Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
• Innovation: Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.
• Community: Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Education: Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Oversee cardiac monitoring of all patients by maintaining operation of the central monitoring station and monitoring software systems.
  • Tasked with preparing, maintaining, and interpreting telemetry waveform data.
  • Monitors patients and collects information with regards to observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms that need to be documented in the medical record.
  • Maintain constant communication with nursing staff/providers regarding patient cardiac rhythms and changes in cardiac rhythm status.
  • Maintain proper documentation in accordance with department and facility standards and requirements of regulatory bodies.
  • Perform basic clerical duties as required.
  • Ensure cleanliness of unit, compliant with infection control and equipment is working properly ensures monitor alarms are “on” when patient is on unit.
  • Must possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
  • Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• • Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience – More than one year in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.
• Training – Must have knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and in-depth knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias.
• License/Certification – Monitor Technician Course preferred. Current BLS required.