MONITOR TECH (FT NIGHTS) MAIN HOSPITAL
Williamson Health
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYTo observe the arrhythmia computer and notify the appropriate personnel of rhythm changes. To maintain a record of the patient's cardiac rhythm. To transcribe medical plan of care, maintain work environment and communicate nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal Education / Training:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program within 90 days of hire.
- BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) initial certification within one year of employment; certification required bi-annually.
Critical Care Patient Care Delivery PreferredEquipment and Skills Training:
Network Computer System; GE Telemetry Units and Arrhythmia Computer; Fax; Copier; Multi-line Phone; Pneumatic Tube System; MediTech OE System.Physical Environment:
Ten Bed Critical Care Unit with thirty-two telemetry units.Physical Effort:
- Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Able to sit up to twelve hours.
- Able to observe CRT screen for up to twelve hours.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms/maintain telemetry records
- Notify appropriate person of rhythm changes.
- Initiate and organize patient's medical record.
- Process physician's order.
- Documents accurately and timely.
- Organize and maintain work area/ plan for discharge and post-discharge needs.
- Notify appropriate departments of equipment failure.
- Receive and direct incoming and outgoing information in a professional, courteous manner.
- Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to assist the coordination and delivery of patient care in a timely manner/ assists in planning for discharge and post discharge needs
- Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
- Maintains position specific qualifications/attends mandatory in-services.
- Facilitate staff development and assists in orientation of new employees.