A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
This is a weekend, dayshift position 12 hrs per week, 7a-7p, Saturday's and Sunday's Minimum pay is $19.10 per hr The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a complete solution for our patients with Congenital Heart Disease. In the Cardiac Step-down Unit (H4A), we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants.
Job Description Summary:
Performs secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Monitors and maintains patient charts and medical records. Operates communication systems including but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube, and other advanced communication technology devices. Assists with greeting, admission, registration, transfer, transport, and/or discharge of patients as assigned. Maintains unit and office supplies, ordering and stocking as needed. Ensures unit areas and rooms are maintained according to regulatory standards. Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff. Coordinates the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room. Initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT in emergency situations and ensures the communication of all required information to the appropriate staff.
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator or clerk course, preferred.
Certifications:
Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.
Skills:
Basic computer and technologyskills required. Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
