Monitor Tech FT Nights

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone Hospital

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Previous experience as monitor technician in an acute care setting
Staff members with monitor tech experience are required to provide proof of participation in a EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm of a comparable course
Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or Monitor tech Certification

Responsibilities

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family
Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
Maintains confidentiality
Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up
Resolves unit monitoring concerns
Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others
Observes Telemetry Monitors
Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and reports promptly
Records telemetry strips each shift and as changes or events are noted. Ensures 12 hour strips are printed and distributed to the units per policy
Accurately interprets rhythms and measures intervals, able to identify age appropriatedifferences
Performs telemetry functions
Accurately maintains required units dispensation records and monitor logs
Ensures appropriate assignment of patient to telemetry unit and documentation of allequipment
Prepares each telemetry unit for patient use; cleans each unit upon return
Keeps necessary telemetry supplies available and organized
Reports broken or defective equipment to immediately to Manager and Biomed Team
Supports initiatives of the health care team
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
Supports professional nursing practice through evidenced-based practice and ethical
Provides unit supplies, patient care supplies, and equipment as assigned
Uses effective written and oral communication skills with physicians and healthcare team
Uses safety communication techniques
Communicates completion of assignment/duties
Gives concise report of all patients monitored and status of equipment to oncoming shift
Communicates patient safety concerns/problems/ emergencies to the RN
Notifies the appropriate nursing unit promptly of rhythm changes. Communicates need for immediate response, if indicated
Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Provides safe patient monitoring
Follows all policies and procedures with regard to safety and emergency preparedness
Cleans all equipment properly utilizing appropriate cleaning process per isolation guidelines
Practice 200% accountability

Benefits

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice
Culture of Excellence
Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.