Job description
Immediate opening for Day and Evening 3pm-11pm M-F
- Must meet Covid19 vaccination mandate requirements
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist in the care of patients by observing and interpreting patients’ heart rates and rhythms and all aspects of cardiac monitoring. Essential function includes, but not limited to, informing nurses and appropriate members of the health care team of important physiological and cardiac changes. Greet new and existing patients and visitors to the clinical area. Assist with patient admissions, discharges, or transfer paperwork and other clerical responsibilities as deemed necessary. Assist with maintaining adequate office and clinical supplies.
SUPERVISOR
Nurse House Supervisor
Chief Clinical Officer
POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to project a professional Image.- Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and hospital processes
- Action oriented individual with ability to: identify opportunity; adapt to change; work independently; and prioritizes tasks / responsibilities.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills with ability to adjust accordingly for a variety of situations.
- Strategic problem solving with ability to adapt to change and/or uncertainty.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintaining a professional level of patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA procedures.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved arrhythmia or EKG interpretation class.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must maintain current Provider BLS Certification.
- Basic Arrythmia Course – offered onsite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and record physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
- Responsible for identification of patient arrhythmias, abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reporting on the condition of patient to the appropriate supervisor or other health care team members.
- Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
- Care and maintenance of cardiac equipment.
- Documents and interprets patient’s heart rhythm and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings.
- Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of the hospital, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
- Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
- Communicate information clearly to patients, family and staff.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned and other duties mentioned above in the position summary
Patient Rights
Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.
Leadership
Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.
Process Improvement
Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process.
Environment Of Care
Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Infection Control
Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.
Information Management
Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Attends in-service and education programs or meetings; maintain required certifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved arrhythmia or EKG interpretation class.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must maintain current Provider BLS Certification.
- Basic Arrythmia Course offered onsite
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