Unit Assistant II - Per Diem - Telemetry Heart Center

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, CA, seeks a Unit Assistant II to support telemetry monitoring and unit clerical duties in the Heart Center.

You will monitor patient rhythms, print rhythm strips, maintain records, coordinate supplies, and help with shift coverage; requires high school diploma and EKG recognition; 1 year acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required. EKG Rhythm recognition course/test required; Medical Assistant or CNA preferred.
• Licensure: Pass EKG Rhythm recognition exam on hire, maintain 80% annually.
• Experience: One year acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry patients' cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate.
• Print rhythm strips every 4 hours for RN interpretation; print for RN review on critical alarms.
• Maintain and organize patient records and department supplies; assist with clerical duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team; adapt to unit needs and shifts.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Record keeping

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

EKG Rhythm recognition course

Nursing assistant program preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Heart Center Works under the supervision of the Department Manager/Charge Nurse. Unit Assistants II’s will be assigned to one of Two (2) primary functions on a given unit. Unit Assistant II will be required to maintain competency for both functions. Assignment one (A-1) primary responsibility for monitoring telemetry patients at the Central Monitoring Station, recognizing rhythm abnormalities and escalating per policy. Assignment two (A-2), primary responsibility to manage the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit. Floating within the unit groupings or outside of job class will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Utilizes positive communication skills. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Health. Performs other duties as assigned. Monitors telemetry patient’s cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, SpO2, and respiratory rate while on telemetry/cardiac monitoring. Prints rhythm strips every 4 hours for Registered Nurse Interpretation. Prints strips for RN review on any critical “Red” alarm per the Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Management Policy. Maintains patient records. Assists with ordering and maintaining department supplies. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork. Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Applies knowledge of cardiac monitor guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: A High School diploma or GED required. Required to attend and successfully pass the EKG Rhythm recognition course and test. Successful completions of Medical Assistant or a Certified Nursing Assistant program preferred.

Licensure: Attends EKG Rhythm recognition class and successfully passes the exam upon hire, then maintains competency annually by achieving a passing score of 80% on the recognition test.

Experience: One year experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $32.58 - $36.01. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials: Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.