2WE Med Surg Per Diem Nights Cardiac Monitor Tech Abington

Jefferson Health Plans

25d

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment. Essential Functions: • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. • Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. • Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance. • Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making. • Continuously and attentively monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse. • Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes required reporting. • Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Previous telemetry and/or patient care experience preferred
• Successful completion of a telemetry monitoring course and exam preferred
• telemetry certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
• Continuously and attentively monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.
• Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift.
• Completes required reporting.
• Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees