Hybrid Monitor Tech bei Baptist Health
Baptist Health · Homewood, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Homewood
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Cardiac Telemetry Unit cares for post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring and those with unstable cardiac conditions that demand close heart monitoring.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours
and PRN with established protocols.
• Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
• Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
• Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
• Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
• Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as
necessary.
• Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
• Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and
minimal foot traffic.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
• Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
• Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all
times.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Other duties as assigned.
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Successful completion of EKG class; must successfully complete EKG Class in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit.
- Alabama Hospital Association BLS Required; must successfully complete BLS training in in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training, within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit.
