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Full-Time Weekend Nights Telemetry Monitor Technician
Full-Time Weekend Nights Telemetry Monitor TechnicianPhoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA, US
Full-Time Weekend Nights Telemetry Monitor Technician

Full-Time Weekend Nights Telemetry Monitor Technician

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, GA, US
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Work Experience : Monitoring Telemetry OR EMT experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

  • Basic Life Support must obtain within 2 months of hire (Required)
  • EMT certification (Preferred)
  • National Telemetry Certification or must be obtained within 6 months of hire (Required)

    • Essential Functions

  • ARRHYTHMIA IDENTIFICATION :

    • Monitor techs will have accurate knowledge of arrhythmia identification before working independently in the Telemetry Monitoring station.

  • Ability to identify heart blocks.
  • Ability to identify tachy and brady arrhythmias.
  • Ability to identify life threatening arrhythmias including Ventricular Tachycardia and Asystole.
  • Ability to identify heart arrhythmias and rhythms in an appropriate time frame.
  • Uses the proper communication procedure to notify nurses of patient arrhythmias.
  • CORRECT OPERATION OF TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT :

    • Monitor techs will be knowledgeable of correct operation of monitors, telemetry transmitters, fax machine and any other piece of equipment necessary to perform their responsibilities.

  • Correctly operates the central monitors including inputting of patient information, alarm settings, comments, configuring of screens and other pertinent information.
  • Correctly cleans, sets up and operates telemetry transmitters.
  • Correctly operates the fax machine.
  • Notifies nursing units when the Telemetry system is not functioning.
  • Notifies nursing units when cardiac rhythms are not picking up on the monitors.
  • TELEPHONE SYSTEM :

    • Correctly uses telephone system to notify nurses of arrhythmias and abnormal rhythms.

  • Uses the PPMH phone system to communicate effectively with patient\'s nurses.
  • Uses the Disaster phones appropriately.
  • TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE :

    • Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.

  • Understands equipment operation.
  • Maintains equipment in working order.
  • Troubleshoots equipment problems.
  • Uses technology to increase productivity.
  • Adapts to new technology
  • CARE PROCESSES :

    • Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.

  • Bases care decisions on plan of care.
  • Monitors and documents patient response.
  • Establishes rapport with clients.
  • Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
  • Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
  • Provides effective interventions.
  • Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
  • Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
  • Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
  • DOCUMENTATION :

    • Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.

  • Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
  • Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
  • Uses correct terminology.
  • Conforms to required style and format.
  • Additional Duties :

    • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.

  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
  • For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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