Cardiac Telemetry Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

TriHealth's Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech for the 11ABCD Telemetry Stepdown Unit. This on-site, part-time (24 hours weekly) role supports cardiac monitoring, patient flow, and clerical duties on day shifts.

You will observe central monitors, assist nursing staff, document events, respond to alarms and emergencies, and help maintain logs and equipment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and completion of cardio coursework with clinical

Qualifikationen

• High School Degree or GED
• Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Aufgaben

• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert). Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes. Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self improvement.
• Responsibilities of the monitor reader: Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn. Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs. Documents any change per unit standard. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting. Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.

Ausbildung

High School Degree or GED

Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Jobbeschreibung

TriHealth's Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech for the 11ABCD Telemetry Stepdown Unit. This on-site, part-time (24 hours weekly) role supports cardiac monitoring, patient flow, and clerical duties on day shifts.

You will observe central monitors, assist nursing staff, document events, respond to alarms and emergencies, and help maintain logs and equipment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and completion of cardio coursework with clinical