Scope Technician - Acute Medical Services | Full-Time, Shifts Vary

Phelps Health

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. The Scope Technician is responsible for observing the telemetry monitors and performing the receptionist and secretarial duties on the patient care unit, often serving as the focal communication source in the nursing station. Phelps Health is committed to taking its team to the top and provides life-saving care. Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri, is county-owned, non-tax supported, and overseen by a five-member elected board. It employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers, and includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds. The main campus and several clinics are located in Rolla, Missouri, with additional clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna, and Waynesville, Missouri.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Organization/time management and typing/basic computer skills required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience in clerical, receptionist, and/or hospital duties preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention.
Continuously observes rhythms and identifies patterns.
Ensures cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately.
Does not leave the monitor area unless a trained person is notified and available to assess alarms.
Notifies responsible nurse/staff member of difficulty in monitoring patients due to incorrect lead attachment, loose, or disconnected leads, or other reasons.
Notifies responsible RN/LPN or Nursing Shift Manager of any significant changes in a patient’s rhythm pattern.
Performs Scope Tech/clerical duties to support unit functioning.
Filing, printing, copying, enters charges, maintains printers and fax machines, copies charts & orders supplies.
Maintains unit specific log books.
Assures all chart forms are labeled with patient identification stickers to prepare for scanning.
Disassembles medical record upon discharge.
Makes sure all monitors are returned after transfer/discharge of patients.
Documents rhythm changes during special treatments.
Measures rate, PR interval (when present), QRS, QT interval & rhythm on telemetry strips and posts strips every 4 hours and PRN if any significant changes.
Maintains up to date and correct information on patient boards in telemetry room.
Answers the phone promptly using customer service skills.
Communicates to appropriate team members and collaborates with ancillary departments to schedule tests/procedures.
Assigns phone to staff members and keeps continually updated list in computer.
Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner in an attempt to support the hospital mission, vision, and values.
Follows all hospital policies in regards to appearance, behavior, and attendance.
Maintains an organized and functioning work area.