Telemetry Tech CVICU

Telemetry Tech CVICU Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications BLS Certification Critical & intensive care ECG equipment High school diploma or GED Basic life support Patient emergency assistance Cardiovascular patient monitoring Entry level Full Job Description Main Campus Quarterback Tower Day-Evening Shift Critical Care CVICU Req # 1452 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama Category Allied Health Schedule Part Time Benefits Work Schedule 12-Hour Shifts Schedule Description Every Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p In Critical Care CVICU at Main Campus Quarterback Tower Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Day Evening Shift, Every Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p.

Summary:

06/02/2017 Under general supervision, performs cardiac monitoring duties for patients connected to the central telemetry monitoring system. This position provides continuous patient monitoring at the central monitoring station (CMS). Recognizes all life-threatening patterns and arrhythmias and reports these to nurse and or physician in an accurate and timely manner. Correctly connects patients to monitor system and assists in emergency and life threatening situations. Maintains accurate log of all rhythms and heart rate changes on the notification sheets.

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Experience EKG monitor tech experience is desired Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries Score of 85% on the post basic dysrhythmia exam is required. Credentials with

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Basic Life Support Education with

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High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent Experience with

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0 Year Staff Level The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit with 4 dedicated ECMO suites. The CVICU provides state of the art care for neonatal and pediatric patients with acquired or congenital heart disease that require intensive care management or close monitoring for conditions such as: co-morbidities of congenital or acquired heart disease; pre and/or post-operative cardiac surgery patients; dysrhythmias; cardiomyopathy; pre and post-operative care of cardiac transplants; and patients requiring Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Please visit www.childrensal.org/heart for more information.

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The Significant Role of Clinical Support Staff Schedule:

Every Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p, Day-Evening Shift, 12-Hour Shifts