HR - FlexStaff

Northwell Health

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 (preferred).

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; and ensure monitor alarms are on while patients are on the unit.
Record heart rate, PR interval, and QRS measurements on rhythm strips, and document rhythms and measurements on patient worksheets once per shift as necessary.
Identify normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, asystole, PACs, SVT, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, PVCs, ventricular tachycardia, bigeminy, and trigeminy.
Ensure 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 connection to the monitor.
Implement and review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse.
Participate in orienting new telemetry technicians.
Assist with ordering telemetry supplies, maintaining equipment and inventory, and completing requisition forms.
Contact Bio-Medical Engineering or Maintenance as necessary for mechanical problems.
Clean cardiac monitoring equipment according to infection-control and bioengineering procedures.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Perform related duties as required, including phlebotomy, EKGs, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings, and vital signs.