TELEMETRY TECH CC - NURSING STAFFING OFFICE
Hoag
- Newport Beach, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identifying cardiac rhythm and documenting all ECG measurements.
- Ensuring monitor alarms are kept on with the appropriate alarm limits.
- Identifying abnormal ECG rhythms, changes in rhythms, and blood pressure outside set parameters, and validating findings to the RN.
- Identifying and communicating to RN changes in respiratory status on the cardiac monitor. E.g. increased/decreased respiratory rate, decreased oxygen saturation and apnea alarms.
- Maintaining and updating pertinent patient information on designated log sheet.
- Maintaining and checking monitoring equipment daily, reporting repairs as needed.
- Maintaining all reports, chart forms, and instructions in patient charts, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of forms to expedite patient care.
- Maintaining and updating pertinent patient information on computer systems, communication venues and with appropriate departments in a timely manner.
- Ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available to meet the needs of the unit and informing appropriate personnel if items are unattainable.
- Directing ancillary staff who arrive on the unit for patient pick up.
- Being the “Go-To” Resource for all physicians, NP’s, PA’s and RN’s.
- Completing shift inventory of all ECG transceivers/tele-boxes.
- Notifying nurses of patients going off unit, ensuring that appropriate forms are prepared and in the chart, and obtaining appropriate diagnostic data for patient records as necessary.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of basic arrhythmia course.
- Passing score on Hoag assigned ECG test.
- Recent experience as a Monitor/Telemetry Technician and/or Clerical Coordinator/Unit Secretary, preferably in an acute care setting.
- Completion of a Clerical Coordinator course including medical terminology.
- Knowledge of section specific test information and instrumentation.
- Annual performance incentives
- Safe Harbor bonuses
- Competitive 401 (k) program with matching contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nursing Scholarships
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- On-site Wellness Centers in our Irvine and Newport Beach campuses that include discounted services for massage therapy, acupuncture, mediation and mindfulness, yoga, Pilates and fitness coaches