Job description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
Must be proficient in reading cardiac rhythms, stay alert and attentive to all patients monitored, be able to work under stressful conditions, and maintain the ability to effectively communicate rhythm or vital sign deviances to the appropriate nursing staff.
Inputs patient data to the monitor that corresponds with the designated ER cardiac monitor number, in a timely manner.
Sends telemetry orders and EKG to ICU for patients being admitted to the hospital.
In charge of Fire Panel. Pages codes overhead (ex. Code Red). Does pages for RT and LAB.
Constantly surveys the telemetry monitors at all times.
Notifies appropriate nursing staff of any changes witnessed on the monitors
Reports to the charge nurse about urgent issues once that patient’s nurse has been notified
Maintains all logs throughout the day ensuring they are up-to-date.
Night Shift MT’s make the call sheets for the next day.
Communicates with ICU Monitor Tech telemetry number placed on patients being admitted to hospital and alerts ICU Monitor Tech, ER Charge Nurse, and/or House Supervisor with telemetries that are needed.
Recognizes life-threatening conditions and reacts appropriately to each situation
Assist in orientation and development of new personnel
Uses AIDET at all times
Identifies patient by comparing armband with name and date of birth
Maintains Positive Helpful Attitude
Performs all clerical duties. Answers all phone calls and directs them accordingly. Does all admissions and transfers. Get ambulance authorization for patients, when CM is not in building. Sets up rides for patients when CM is not here. Checks for incoming faxes (ex EMS, EKGs, radiology reports, etc. )
Contacts the transfer center for our providers and other providers.
Handles all supply and pantry orders for dept.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or GED required
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year experience with clerical duties, computer skills. Understanding of medical terminology preferred. Cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred.
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