Monitor Tech PRN Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach. A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program. At Baptist Health, we're committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, including career-growing education programs and services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of EKG class; must successfully complete EKG Class in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit.
Alabama Hospital Association BLS Required; must successfully complete BLS training in in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training, within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit.

Responsibilities

Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols.
Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary.
Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction andminimal foot traffic.
Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plans
Comprehensive Vision Plan
Nearly five weeks of PTO for new, full-time team members
Voluntary PTO Cash-in Option
Retirement Savings Plan (with up to a 5% company match)
FSA and HSA Plans
Group Term Life Insurance
No-cost Short-term and Long-term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000 a year)
Student Loan Repayment ($1,200 per year)
Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave (benefits-eligible team members)
Fertility Benefits (up to $25K lifetime maximum)
Adoption Assistance (up to $15K per child)
Back-up Child Care, Elder Care and Pet Care
Virtual and In-Person Tutoring Services
Well-Being Programs
Discounts on cell phones, insurance (auto, group accident, pet), vacations and more!