What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry CNA position at St. Joseph Medical Center?
Overview
Employment Type : Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 12-Hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location : Saint Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
We are seeking a Telemetry CNA, sometimes referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Certified Nursing Assistant in our telemetry unit plays an important role in the care of patients who require continuous monitoring of their heart and vital signs. Our Telemetry units typically care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical needs, or other medical issues requiring close monitoring. Our CNA’s provide essential support to patients under close cardiac monitoring.
Responsibilities
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Employment Type : Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 12-Hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location : Saint Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
We are seeking a Telemetry CNA, sometimes referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Certified Nursing Assistant in our telemetry unit plays an important role in the care of patients who require continuous monitoring of their heart and vital signs. Our Telemetry units typically care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical needs, or other medical issues requiring close monitoring. Our CNA’s provide essential support to patients under close cardiac monitoring.
Responsibilities
- M easure and document vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation)
- O bserve patients for any changes in condition, such as increased discomfort, difficulty breathing, or changes in mental status, and report findings to the RN
- O bserve cardiac monitors and reporting any irregularities to the nursing staff
- E nsure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed and functioning
- A ct as a liaison between patients and the nursing team
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
- Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf