Unit Assistant II - Telemetry One Main

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

19d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The Unit Assistant II works under the supervision of the Department Manager or Charge Nurse and is assigned to one of two primary functions on the unit while maintaining competency in both. The telemetry function monitors patients at the Central Monitoring Station, recognizes rhythm abnormalities, and escalates concerns according to policy. The clerical function manages duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records on a clinical nursing unit. Floating within unit groupings or outside the job class is governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position requires positive communication and the ability to communicate appropriately with people of all ages served by Salinas Valley Health. Other duties may be assigned. The role monitors telemetry patients’ cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate; prints rhythm strips every four hours for Registered Nurse interpretation and for RN review of critical “Red” alarms; maintains patient records; and supports nursing-station operations, department supplies, safety, and cost-effective patient care. The position is a 0.9 FTE with 36 scheduled hours on the day shift. The hourly pay range is $29.62–$36.01, with shift differentials of $2.00 for evening shifts and $4.00 for night shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Attend and successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Recognition course and test upon hire.
Maintain annual EKG rhythm-recognition competency by achieving a passing score of 80% on the recognition test.
Communicate appropriately with people of all ages served by Salinas Valley Health.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred.
One year of experience in an acute care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor telemetry patients’ cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate while on telemetry or cardiac monitoring.
Print rhythm strips every four hours for Registered Nurse interpretation.
Print strips for RN review in response to any critical “Red” alarm, according to the Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Management Policy.
Prepare, compile, monitor, and maintain patient records.
Assist with ordering and maintaining department supplies.
Use positive communication skills to support conflict resolution and teamwork.
Maintain and improve the organization and operation of nursing stations.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Support cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in hospital or department activities.
Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
Apply knowledge of cardiac monitor guidelines.
Maintain competency in both assigned unit functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.