Telemetry Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

12h

About The Position

Job Summary : Some weekend/holiday rotation. Eligible for benefits. Prior telemetry or EKG experience desired. LPNs are encouraged to apply. Willing to train. Expected to monitor, recognize and interpret Basic EKG parameters and initiate response appropriately in emergent situations. Follows organizational and regulatory guidelines as related to daily responsibilities. Uses judgment to follow standards of care, consistent with telemetry orders and physician’s orders, under the direction and supervision of the RN. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: 1. Fiscal Re sp onsibility a. eff i c i e ntly u se su p plies and e q uip m e nt, fi l l out appropri a te w ork order s , and suppo r t unit goals to eli m inate waste b. co m p l ete assign m ents and du t ies in a ti m e ly m a nner c. co m p l y with sta ffi ng guideli n e s, call - in, a rrival and e n d shi f t o n t i m e and u ti lize the timekeeping syst e m d. de m o n strate prod u ctivity and acce p ts E D O and float assign m ents e. m aint a in tele m etry equi p m ent and troubl e shoot moni t oring system 2. Quality a. partic i pate and a p propri a tely d ocu m ent p e r unit-specific s tan d ards and re m ain up to date w ith p olicy changes b. posse s s the a b ility to p ro b l e m so l ve and to m u ltitask within their sc o p e of practi c e c. offer s uggestions t o i m prove u n it f l o w fo r patient ex p erience d. accept d ele g ation of tas k s appropriately e. engag e i n teamwork 3. Patie n t Sati sf action a. pro m ote patient satisfaction as exe m pli f ied by patient recognition, letters f rom patie n ts and f a m ilies, or SEA (Servi c e Excellence Award) b. ti m ely response to patient needs c. practice professional use of personal electronic d evices in patient care areas d. exe m pli f ies excellent g u est r e l a tions to patients, f a m ily m e m bers, visitors, physicia n s and associates e. m aintain professional environ m ent and keep noise to a m inimum at all ti m es 4. Patien t Safety a. effectively com m unicate with patient units b. recognize and report any tele m etry change s an d life-threatening dysrhyth m ias in a ti m ely fashion to the appro p riate p a tie n t u nit c. utilize the event m anage m ent system for each u n usual occ u rrence d. adjust care routines to meet th e individua l patien t needs e. adher e t o HIPA A an d fo ll o w socia l medi a policy 5. Professiona l Growth a. share knowledge and skills with colleagues and others, including orientation and cross-training b. de m onstrate leadership and be a resource for peers, be an active council m ember, be a super use r , or serve as a preceptor… c. identify professional needs and collaborate with m anage m ent for learning opportunities for s e lf and for the unit d. participate in the development and i m p l e m entation of depart m e ntal goals e. attend p rod u ct and practice change i n -ser v ices 6. Custo m er Service a. ti m ely equip m ent preparation b. contribute toward a professional and quiet patient environ m ent c. de m onstrate proper phone etiquette d. pro m ote commi t m ent to co-workers, view all staff as part of an equal team and be approachable at all ti m es, and m aintain interdepart m ental relationships e. be flexible with assign m ents, staff i ng needs and assigned shifts Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of the Basic EKG course competency subsequent to hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior telemetry or EKG experience desired.
LPNs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

efficiently use supplies and equipment, fill out appropriate work orders, and support unit goals to eliminate waste
complete assignments and duties in a timely manner
comply with staffing guidelines, call-in, arrival and end shift on time and utilize the timekeeping system
demonstrate productivity and accepts EDO and float assignments
maintain telemetry equipment and troubleshoot monitoring system
participate and appropriately document per unit-specific standards and remain up to date with policy changes
possess the ability to problem solve and to multitask within their scope of practice
offer suggestions to improve unit flow for patient experience
accept delegation of tasks appropriately
engage in teamwork
promote patient satisfaction as exemplified by patient recognition, letters from patients and families, or SEA (Service Excellence Award)
timely response to patient needs
practice professional use of personal electronic devices in patient care areas
exemplifies excellent guest relations to patients, family members, visitors, physicians and associates
maintain professional environment and keep noise to a minimum at all times
effectively communicate with patient units
recognize and report any telemetry changes and life-threatening dysrhythmias in a timely fashion to the appropriate patient unit
utilize the event management system for each unusual occurrence
adjust care routines to meet the individual patient needs
adhere to HIPAA and follow social media policy
share knowledge and skills with colleagues and others, including orientation and cross-training
demonstrate leadership and be a resource for peers, be an active council member, be a super user, or serve as a preceptor…
identify professional needs and collaborate with management for learning opportunities for self and for the unit
participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals
attend product and practice change in-services
timely equipment preparation
contribute toward a professional and quiet patient environment
demonstrate proper phone etiquette
promote commitment to co-workers, view all staff as part of an equal team and be approachable at all times, and maintain interdepartmental relationships
be flexible with assignments, staffing needs and assigned shifts