201138 - WMCH-Telemetry Monitor Tech

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Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes dysrhythmias requiring treatment. Performs EKG’s, blood glucose monitoring and obtains vital signs as directed by the RN. Performs duties in a responsible professional manner consistent with all standards of patient care, hospital policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification.
  
  

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• Successful completion of the Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course with a minimum score of 80% on the post test.
  
  

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of healthcare related experience EMT experience.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Admits patient to the Central Monitoring Station.
• Continuously observes the telemetry monitor tracings to interpret rhythms and validate alarms.
• Mounts monitor strips, documents the interpretation on the strip, and faxes those strips to patient care units where they are being remotely monitored from.
• Notifies the IMC Charge RN of dysrhythmias.
• Places the original, mounted monitor strips on the patient’s medical record.
• Performs EKG’s, blood glucose monitoring and obtains vital signs when directed by the RN.
• Maintains cooperative and professional relationships and provides support and assistance to physicians and co-workers.
• Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.
• Supports and adheres to hospital and patient care policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data at all times.
• Reports any safety or risk management problems to charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel.
• Assists with preceptorship program when required.
• Maintains an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Vision (corrected)/hearing within normal limits.
• Ability to visually monitor several computer screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry and capnography waveforms for sustained periods of time.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard clinical environment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the nursing process
• Demonstrates an understanding of the established nursing standards
• Ability to care for all ages of patients, understanding the special needs of the very young and the elderly
• Demonstrates computer skills and ability to apply those skills
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

1106 WMCH Nursing Stepdown

Address

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.