Monitor Tech PRN Nights

ScionHealth; Little Rock (AR); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment. You will review patient data to identify normal patterns and variances, responding quickly to alarms and coordinating with nursing staff.

The role requires fluency in English, successful completion of an EKG interpretation competency test, and meticulous record-keeping.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required (preferred).
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.

Mansioni

• Monitor telemetry of patients and observe for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Set up and maintain telemetry equipment and transmitters for ordered patients.
• Maintain accurate records of telemetry monitoring and patient data.
• Immediately notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes or alarm events.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.

Conoscenze

EKG interpretation

Rhythm identification

English fluency

Attendance

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock exists to care for patients in need of intensive and specialized care. Designed as a bridge in the continuum of care, patients who transition to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals from a traditional hospital/short-term acute care hospital receive a customized treatment plan from a dedicated team. With a connection from the heart, we’re focused on empowering our patients to achieve their goals.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment. Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.


• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.


• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.


• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.


• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered
  patients.


• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.


• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel:


• Must read, write and speak fluent English.


• Must have good and regular attendance.


• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.


• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification.


• EKG certification preferred.

Experience

• No prior experience required