Status: FT - nights PRN - as needed POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: - Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and the care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served
- Promotes customer service initiatives
- Telemetry responsibilities
- Assign telemetry as ordered
- Provides continuous observation of telemetry monitors
- Recognizes any arrhythmias
- Documents monitor tracing
- Assists with trouble shooting telemetry
- Communicates findings to nursing staff and physicians on a regular basis
- Answers telephones and public inquiries appropriately
- Processes orders/consults accurately
- Conveys STAT orders to appropriate personnel immediately
- Maintains patient charts – identifies information/risk factors on chart
- Maintains par levels on supplies.
- Responds to call lights, directs request to appropriate staff
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma/GED preferred
- Current BLS certification (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation)
- CPI/De-escalation training (obtain within 6 months)
- Completion of telemetry monitoring/arrhythmia training
- Successfully passes an arrhythmia interpretation examination annually
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills
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