Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

• Performs real-time observation of patient heart rate & rhythm on central station ECG monitors. Troubleshoots for quality ECG tracings. Faulty leads or electrode placement, battery function and signal transmission.

• Initiates and discontinues telemetry monitoring for admission, transferred and discharged patients. Suspension of monitoring as appropriate.

• Notifies RN if indicated. Communicates EMERGENCY and NON –EMERGENCY rhythm changes to RN as defined per policy. Demonstrates use of the escalation process Documents rhythms changes. Documents RN notifications.

• Documents individual patient alarm parameters.

• Prints rhythm strips and accurately documents: Measured PR interval, Measured QRS interval, Measured QT interval, Measured heart rate. Legible rhythm interpretation, comments and signature.

• Performs hourly checks by: Reviewing stored patient data. Comparing previous ECG tracings and real-time patient rhythm. Evaluating trends for any changes.

• Reports variations affecting patient monitoring to Nursing Manager/Supervisor. Documents events in log book or tracking tool.

• Maintains and tracks system components-changing paper in printers, spare Telepack usage, etc. Reports malfunction of equipment promptly to Biomed or Help desk. Anticipates and maintains supply needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned including charge role as requested.

Qualifications :

• High School Graduate/Equivalent

• Successful completion of dysrhythmia course

• 2-4 years experience

What We Offer:

• Retirement Savings Program

• Free Parking

• And more!

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.