What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scope Technician - Acute Medical Services | Full-Time, Shifts Vary position at Phelps Health?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
- The Scope Technician is responsible for observing the telemetry monitors and performing the receptionist and secretarial duties on the patient care unit. The Scope Technician is often the focal communication source in the nursing station.
- Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention. Continuously observes rhythms and identifies patterns. Ensures cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately. Does not leave the monitor area unless a trained person is notified and available to assess alarms. Notifies responsible nurse/staff member of difficulty in monitoring patients due to incorrect lead attachment, loose, or disconnected leads, or other reasons. Notifies responsible RN/LPN or Nursing Shift Manager of any significant changes in a patient’s rhythm pattern.
- Performs Scope Tech/clerical duties to support unit functioning. Filing, printing, copying, enters charges, maintains printers and fax machines, copies charts & orders supplies. Maintains unit specific log books. Assures all chart forms are labeled with patient identification stickers to prepare for scanning. Disassembles medical record upon discharge. Makes sure all monitors are returned after transfer/discharge of patients.
- Documents rhythm changes during special treatments. Measures rate, PR interval (when present), QRS, QT interval & rhythm on telemetry strips and posts strips every 4 hours and PRN if any significant changes. Maintains up to date and correct information on patient boards in telemetry room.
- Answers the phone promptly using customer service skills. Communicates to appropriate team members and collaborates with ancillary departments to schedule tests/procedures. Assigns phone to staff members and keeps continually updated list in computer.
- Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner in an attempt to support the hospital mission, vision, and values. Follows all hospital policies in regards to appearance, behavior, and attendance. Maintains an organized and functioning work area
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One year of previous experience in clerical, receptionist, and/or hospital duties preferred. Organization/time management and typing/basic computer skills required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course upon hire.
- Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 25 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
- Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.