Places patients on telemetry equipment using proper skin preparation and electrode placement as evidenced by clear wave forms on screen. Notifies nurse immediately of loss of clear telemetry signal and arranges for coverage when leaving monitor room as evidenced by direct observation and random audits of telemetry patients. Maintains rhythm strips and monitoring logs in accordance with unit policies and as evidenced by random audits of log books. Reconciles patient identifiers and transmitter nu... more details
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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
Places patients on telemetry equipment using proper skin preparation and electrode placement as evidenced by clear wave forms on screen. Notifies nurse immediately of loss of clear telemetry signal and arranges for coverage when leaving monitor room as evidenced by direct observation and random audits of telemetry patients.
Maintains rhythm strips and monitoring logs in accordance with unit policies and as evidenced by random audits of log books. Reconciles patient identifiers and transmitter number each shift and documents accurately on monitor tech log. Troubleshoots and maintains equipment and supplies as evidenced by clean work environment and equipment.
Admits and discharges patients out of telemetry system in accordance with unit policy as evidenced by correct patient placement in rooms. Monitors patients while off the unit for testing. Communicates with other departments to ensures continuous monitoring of each patient.
Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Recognizes and records normal EKG wave forms as evidenced by annual testing, random audits and lack of complaints regarding accuracy. Recognizes, records and informs nurse of abnormalities/changes in patient wave forms as evidenced by annual testing, random audits and lack of complaints regarding accuracy.
Pages RN and other health care team members immediately for any patient with life threatening arrhythmias and initiates Code Blue per unit policy. Maintains continuous printout during emergency situations. Communicates relevant data regarding patient rhythm to Physician, Nurse, or other health care workers as appropriate while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Participates in unit initiatives and quality improvement as evidenced by attendance at staff meetings and verbalizing understanding of unit initiatives. Assists in training and orientation of new monitor technicians. Answers phones and call lights in a timely manner as evidenced by lack of staff, patient and visitor complaints as well as direct observation.
Performs other duties as required by Patient Care Director, Management Coordinator, Resource Nurse or Staff Nurse as evidenced by direct observation and timely completion of task.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalency. Must attain CRAT (cert rhythm analysis tech) or CET (cert EKG tech – certified through NHA, AAH or NCCT) within 18 months of hire.
Experience: Previous work experience.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Lifting Floor to Waist 0 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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