Telemetry Monitor Technician $45hr - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Telemetry Technician to support the telemetry unit by monitoring ECG data and assisting with patient care. You will observe monitors, document rhythms, and alert nursing staff to changes in rate, rhythm and dysrhythmias.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and NYSDOH AEMT-CC or EMT-P certification preferred, with about one year of related hospital or pre-hospital experience, and strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced setting.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Currently certified by NYS Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred.
• One year of related EMT/telemetry or hospital experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Sets-up and operates telemetry and ECG equipment.
• Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry.
• Monitors ECG monitoring bank.
• Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation.
• Obtains clear, readable six second strips.
• Ensures monitor alarms are on when patient is on unit.
• Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QR intervals on rhythm strips.
• Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients when needed.
• Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PACs, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVCs, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy.
• Notifies nurse of rhythm and rate changes; provides initial interpretation within 30 minutes of connect.
• Implements and reviews telemetry orders as requested by nurse.
• Participates in orientation of new telemetry technicians.
• Assists with admissions/discharges and maintains equipment/supplies.

Conocimientos

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Patient monitoring

Nurse collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Telemetry equipment

ECG monitors

Descripción del empleo

Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Observes the bank of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. Performs functions requiring skill and demonstrated competency such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs.

Responsibilities:

• Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
• Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
• Monitors ECG monitoring bank
• Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
• Obtains clear, readable six second strips
• Ensures monitor alarms are "on" when patient is on unit
• Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
• Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
• Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
• Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
• Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
• Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
• Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
• Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
• Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
• Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
• Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
• Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
• Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
• Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
• One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.