Telemetry Monitor Tech - Progressive Care Unit

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Summary:

Under supervision of an RN , the Cardiac Telemetry Tech assists with clinical care by monitoring and recording cardiac rhythms .

Responsibilities:

Documents and interprets patient's heart rhythm and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings. Identifies patient arrhythmias/abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reports changes immediately to the assigned nurse. Alerts nursing staff in the event of arrhythmias/abnormalities or significant changes from baseline . Issues telemetry equipment to patients newly admitted to unit. Maintains inventory of and tracks issued equipment . Coordinates with outside vendor support to maintain and service telemetry equipment . Track s and ensur es continuity of telemetry, recording patient leaving unit or disconnecting leads and working to ensure effective return to measurement. Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in policies and procedures. Inputs clinical documentation and charges into electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) tool Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Monitor Technician orientation/skills checklist , which inc lude s an annual EKG competency test.

PARDEE Other information:

This position is subject to a year ly EKG competency test. Required High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Experience working in a healthcare setting. Experience working with

EPIC EMR

. Experience or training with medical terminology. 01.6320.2303

Job Details Legal Employer:

Pardee -

HCHC Entity:

Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit:

Telemetry Monitoring Work Type:

Part Time Standard Hours Per Week:

24.00

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Night Job Location of Job:

PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.