Job Details

Position Summary:
Observes, identifies, documents and communicates various cardiac rhythms and reports changes to the patient's assigned nurse and/or physician. Assists the nurse in the provision of patient care by performing assignment patient care and unit maintenance activities.

Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  
  
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients. Ensures proper function of monitoring equipment, maintains adequate supplies, and uses troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment* Assessment of cardiac rhythm * Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms. * Measures EKG intervals to make accurate cardiac rhythm assessment. * Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly * Monitors Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and notes changes * Responds to all monitoring outcomes * Investigates the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm* Documentation * Accurately documents EKG rhythm strips * Documents all changes in rhythms or EKG complex* Reporting * Gives concise, complete end of shift report * Gives concise, complete EKG rhythm report to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry as requested. * Reports all changes in rhythm and EKG complex to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry * Interacts with physicians when inquiries are made * Reports any interruption in reception of heart rhythm* Knowledgeable about monitoring systems * Able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's need * Correctly enters monitoring changes in the computer* Troubleshooting * Uses problem-solving skills and past experiences to optimize use of monitoring equipment or to address equipment failure * Seeks assistance from peers, Unit Leader or Biomedical Engineering to address equipment concerns * Reports equipment failures immediately* Maintains supplies * Maintains responsibility for controlling equipment and supplies * Documents and tracks equipment use * Reports equipment needs to Unit Leader * Restocks MT supplies as needed* Knowledge and education * Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications * Attends and participates in unit meetings and required in-services * Interacts with CNS to advance skills * Shares information with peers.
• Acts as a receptionist for the unit promoting positive relationships with those interacting with the nursing unit.* Greets visitors, physicians, patients, and staff in a friendly receptive manner* Promptly and courteously acknowledges individuals at the desk* Displays warmth, concern and respect for those needing assistance* Answers telephone timely, professionally, identifying unit, name, and title* Establishes positive working relationships with other hospital personnel* Knowledgeable and respectful of the roles other ancillary department personnel have in delivering patient care* Prioritizes and accurately channels incoming and outgoing information* Maintains flexibility and is able to adapt to rapidly changing environment and work volume. i.e. Code Blue, UAT, staffing needs
• Assumes personal responsibility for patient, environmental and personal safety.* Provides for safety measures of assigned patients (lifting, transfers, side rails, bed checks, call lights, gait belt use, back safety, slide board, use of restraints.)* Maintains clear hallways and doorways on an ongoing basis.* Uses protective equipment appropriately.* Always washes hands between patients and procedures.* Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety.* Promptly reports unsafe equipment of risky situations.* Alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights.* Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues* Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment