Telemetry Tech- Cardiac Step-Down H4A-DAYS

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech/Nursing Assistant to monitor and record data from medical equipment to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of devices in a pediatric setting. The role maintains heart rhythm tracing, responds promptly to all monitor alarms, and supports cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.

A High School diploma or equivalent and current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider) are required; prior healthcare experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider) required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record data from medical equipment to ensure proper functioning and patient safety.
• Maintain appropriate heart rhythm tracing and respond to alarms promptly.
• Clean, maintain, and inventory all equipment associated with cardiac monitors and other devices.
• Precept new employees and educate others on telemetry and bedside monitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:DAY shift0.6-0.9 FTE 24-36 hours per weekJob Description Summary:Monitors and records data from medical equipment to ensure proper functioning and patient safety. Responsible for equipment maintenance.Job Description:Essential Functions:Maintain appropriate heart rhythm tracing.Recognizes normal heart rhythm, artifact, and life threatening heart rhythms.Respond to all monitor alarms, report heart rhythm changes to RN or MD promptly.Clean, maintain, and inventory all equipment associated with cardiac monitors and other equipment as assigned.Precepts new employees, ability to educate other employees on correct usage of both telemetry and bedside monitorsEducation Requirement:High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.Skills:Excellent communication and customer service skills.Ability to identify abnormal rhythms and or changes in rhythms preferredExperience:Previous health care experience as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, nursing student, EMT, Medic or experience with cardiology patients, required.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Standing, WalkingFREQUENTLY: (none specified)CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, SittingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment."The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"