CNA/Telemetry Tech
St Francis Hospital•Colorado Springs, CO
•$19 - $29
About The Position
The CNA/Telemetry Tech provides direct and indirect nursing care under RN direction while continuously monitoring patients on telemetry in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role includes interpreting and recording ECG rhythms, reporting pertinent changes, maintaining accurate reports and reconciling errors, and troubleshooting equipment. The CNA also performs direct patient care and communicates patient needs and status changes to the nursing team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified Nurse Assistant credential from the state of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program.
- Six months of previous CNA experience.
- Previous telemetry experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and document patients’ cardiac rhythms every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and when a new patient is placed on telemetry.
- Obtain RN cosignature for documented rhythms and immediately notify the RN of life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Respond promptly to monitor alarms according to department and hospital policy, and document communications with caregivers.
- Ensure telemetry patients are connected to the central monitor and that alarms are appropriately set.
- Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other care provided; promptly report findings to the RN.
- Maintain thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
- Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs.
- Accurately and promptly report patient status changes and needs to the RN.
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care under RN direction.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
