Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Anderson Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to continuously observe patient telemetry, identify rhythms, and notify nursing staff of changes per protocol. The role requires documenting rhythms every four hours and recognizing lethal arrhythmias for immediate escalation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of Cardiac Monitor Technician training, and, preferably, CNA/PCA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Cardiac Monitor Technician course with competency exam.
• CNA/PCA experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Continuously observes patients’ cardiac rhythms and provides immediate notification of changes as per the cardiac rhythm notification algorithm.
• Identifies and documents patients’ cardiac rhythm every four hours or per provider order.
• Recognizes lethal arrhythmias and alerts the appropriate emergency response staff.
• Ensures alarm parameters are turned on and set appropriately for each patient.
• Troubleshoots monitor alarms and identify non-actionable artifact signals appropriately; discards artifact notifications from alarms each shift.
• Performs basic care of monitoring equipment as required and interacts with the Biomed Department regarding maintenance and repair.
• Ensures telemetry box batteries are changed each shift or as needed.
• Gives and receives report on all patient rhythms.
• Verify presence of a telemetry order and the indication for the order in electronic medical record for each patient.
• Measures, identifies, and sends rhythm strips to the electronic medical record every 4 hours and/or any arrythmia alarms during the shift.
• Responsible to perform tasks within scope of educational preparation, knowledge and facility procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews and correlates the correct assigned telemetry box/number to the patient that is documented.
• Notifies the unit’s charge nurse for any discrepancy.
• Notifies ICU/IMU Charge Nurse when reporting on and off duty
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe environment
• Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
• Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Connaissances

Cardiac Monitor Technician

CNA/PCA experience helpful

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac Monitor Technician course

CNA/PCA experience (preferred)

Description du poste

Anderson Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to continuously observe patient telemetry, identify rhythms, and notify nursing staff of changes per protocol. The role requires documenting rhythms every four hours and recognizing lethal arrhythmias for immediate escalation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of Cardiac Monitor Technician training, and, preferably, CNA/PCA experience.