Lead Cardiac Monitor Specialist - Nights

Best Care•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: 6:45pm to 7:15am, 1-2 shifts per week Functions as a clinical and technical resource for Centralized Telemetry staff on duty. Serves as first point of contact for issues requiring escalation during their shift. Supports the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, policies, education, compliance, and performance improvement related to Centralized Telemetry. Reports to the Telemetry Unit Manager.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in health care or management related field preferred.
Minimum of 18 months current cardiac telemetry experience required.
Advanced arrhythmia recognition and basic 12 lead EKG interpretations required.
Leadership and/or training experience preferred.
Certification and registry in electrocardiography - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or must achieve within 12 months of hire.
Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexibility and dedication to team environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of telemetry software and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as Cardiac Monitor Specialist
Collaborates with nursing staff and providers in providing cardiac care via remote monitoring
Continuously monitor patient heart rhythms and vital signs from the Centralized Telemetry Unit (CTU)
Responds to all telemetry alarms
Recognizes pertinent cardiac arrhythmias, documents action taken
Records appropriate measurements and rhythm interpretation on telemetry strips
Uploads telemetry rhythm strips into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Reports/escalates significant events.
Recognizes potential issues (low batteries, lead off), reports to appropriate staff, and documents resolution in EMR.
Collaborates with nursing staff to minimize excessive alarms, and documents parameter changes in EMR.
Report telemetry process or CTU trends to CTU Manager.
Comply with all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines and participate in corporate/departmental safety and quality activities.
Assist Centralized Telemetry leadership with employee relations/development.
Participate in orientation, counseling and evaluation.
Monitor employee clinical education and competency.
Assist in disciplinary action; observe, document, report
Provide direct and immediate employee feedback
Coach employees on best practices
Provide operational support and oversight for Centralized Telemetry Unit.
Clinical and technical telemetry subject matter expert for staff on-duty.
Initial point of contact for troubleshooting equipment, network issues, clinical issues, and downtime
Ensure patient care assignments are based on patient needs and staff competency, and telemetry census
Assist with ensuring that appropriate numbers of competent staff are available to meet patient care needs.
Assume primary responsibility for staffing issues; escalate to CTU Manager, as indicated
Coordinate meal breaks to maximize efficiency and telemetry coverage
Mediate intra- and inter-departmental disputes; escalate as necessary
Participate in departmental goal planning: development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, revision
Delegate tasks, as needed
Ensure compliance with all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines and participate in corporate/departmental safety and quality activities.
Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of policy and procedures in accordance with current internal and external standards.