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TriHealth Population Health Organization
Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$42,279 / year median in Ohio
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician
- Neuro Stepdown
- TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital The 12ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions.
Location:
Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220Work Schedule:
Part- Time (48 hours bi-weekly) Night shift from 6:30PM
- 7AM Weekend and holiday rotation
Incentives & Benefits:
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers competitive shift differentials , with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefitsJob Requirements:
High School Degree or GED Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degreeJob Overview:
Provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.Job Responsibilities:
Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit. Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.). Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert). Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes. Acknowledges need for self-growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self-improvement.Responsibilities of the monitor reader:
Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn. Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs. Documents any change per unit standard. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting. Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.Working Conditions:
Climbing- Occasionally Concentrating
- Consistently Continuous Learning
Consistently Hearing:
ConversationConsistently Hearing:
Other Sounds- Frequently Interpersonal Communication
- Consistently Kneeling
- Occasionally Lifting