Telemonitor Technician Lead

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest is seeking a Regular employee to continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, maintain all rhythm strip records, and ensure adherence to nursing standards and procedures.

Primary responsibilities include monitoring equipment, training staff, and communicating monitor status changes to nursing leadership. The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or 10 years of experience) and at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
• Three years' experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and provides input to leadership team regarding supply stock levels/equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with orientation/cross-training of new personnel on the unit. Acts as a mentor and/or resource person to new or developing employees.
• Maintains arrhythmia analysis skills by participation in education activities.
• Handles and operates cardiac monitors, printers, and other equipment properly and reports wear or malfunction.
• Operates central monitor/work station and accessories, completing orientation checklist.
• Provides immediate information to nursing personnel of changes in cardiac monitor status and notifies the charge nurse when needed.
• Evaluates care given by team members and provides feedback to maintain quality of care.
• Organizes time efficiently and demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
• Works collaboratively on a team with positive interpersonal relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Ensures continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms by observing cardiac monitors; maintains all records and reports of rhythm strips in accordance with the established nursing standards and procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses and provides input to leadership team regarding supply stock levels/equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with orientation/cross-training of new personnel on the unit. Acts as a mentor and/or resource person to new or developing employees. Maintains and enhances arrhythmia analysis skills by participation in education activities. Provides input regarding personal or unit educational needs.
• Handles and operates cardiac monitors, printers, and other equipment properly and carefully as recommended in user’s manual, with the ability to recognize and report wear or malfunction.
• Operates central monitor/work station and accessories in a competent manner. Utilizes varied functions and capabilities of central monitor station equipment by successfully completing orientation checklist. Utilizes automated processes and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently. Assists with general clerical duties as needed.
• Provides immediate information to nursing personnel of change in cardiac monitor status. Notifies charge nurse, and follows established policy, if nurse does not immediately place patient back on monitor.
• Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• Three years' experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3015000087 CENTRAL MONITOR TELE

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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