HR - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Huntington, NY

7d•$45 - $85

About The Position

Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients and shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Observes ECG monitors and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in patient rate and rhythm and to dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. Performs duties requiring skill and demonstrated competency, including phlebotomy, EKGs, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings, and taking vital signs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
The listed hourly rate is $50 per hour.

Nice To Haves

Current certification by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P.
One year of active, full-time experience in a pre-hospital or hospital setting as an EMT-P or AEMT-CC, or one year of current experience as a telemetry technician.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment.
Observe cardiac monitor tracings for assigned telemetry patients and monitor the ECG monitoring bank.
Place patients on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation.
Obtain clear, readable six-second strips.
Ensure monitor alarms are on while patients are on the unit.
Record heart rate, PR interval, and QRS measurements on rhythm strips.
Document rhythms and measurements for all patients on worksheets once per shift, as necessary.
Identify NSR, SB, ST, asystole, PACs, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVCs, VT, bigeminy, and trigeminy.
Ensure recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed in the patient's chart after nurse review.
Document changes in rhythm and rate and notify the nurse.
Provide nurses with an initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of a patient being connected to a monitor.
Implement and review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse.
Participate in orientation of new telemetry technicians.
Assist with ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment.
Maintain necessary supplies and inventory, and complete requisition forms with the necessary information.
Contact Bio-Medical Engineering or Maintenance for mechanical problems as necessary.
Clean cardiac monitoring equipment according to infection-control and bioengineering procedures.
Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
Perform related duties as required.