Tele Tech- PRN med surg
About The Position
The Tele Tech operates the central monitoring station for MedSurg/PCU and continuously observes telemetry patients throughout the hospital, including the emergency room. The role involves preparing, maintaining, and interpreting telemetry waveform data; observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms; documenting relevant information in the medical record; and communicating rhythm changes to the responsible nurse and/or physician. The Tele Tech also performs clerical duties, maintains supplies and equipment, supports cleanliness and infection-control standards, and ensures monitoring equipment and alarms are functioning properly. The position requires knowledge and skills to identify age-specific patient needs, protect confidential information, and cooperate with risk management, quality management, and safety activities. Employees are expected to demonstrate the hospital’s values of servant leadership, excellence, respect, virtuousness, innovation, community, and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- In-depth knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Current BLS certification.
- Basic knowledge and skills to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate to the position.
- Ability to handle information and data confidentially and securely.
- Cooperation with risk management, quality management, and safety activities and investigations.
Nice To Haves
- More than one year of experience in an acute or long-term care setting.
- Monitor Technician Course.
Responsibilities
- Operate the central monitoring station and monitoring software systems to oversee cardiac monitoring for patients.
- Prepare, maintain, and interpret telemetry waveform data.
- Observe and interpret cardiac rhythms and document relevant information in the medical record.
- Communicate with nursing staff and providers about patients’ cardiac rhythms and changes in rhythm status.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with department and facility standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform basic clerical duties as required.
- Maintain unit cleanliness, comply with infection-control standards, and ensure equipment works properly.
- Ensure monitor alarms are on when a patient is on the unit.
- Troubleshoot monitoring problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions.
- Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
