Telemetry Monitor Techs (PT all shifts/ FT all shifts)

Summary: Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a professional nurse.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following:

Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service.Continually observes cardiac monitors and reports any significant or life threatening changes in the cardiac rhythm to nursing personnel. Obtains and analyzes an initial rhythm strip on all admissions and on each patient at the beginning of shift. Mounts strip on designated form documenting the rate, rhythm, PR interval, and QRS interval accurately and timely per established procedure.Follows emergency procedures per established procedure.Enters data into telemetry monitoring system accurately and timely. Maintain alarm limits according to established practice standard.Immediate review of all alarms and validated.Ensures proper lead placement, signal quality and appropriateness of alarm limits.Maintains record of telemetry monitor location.Retains name of patient in telemetry system until telemetry monitor is returned to the surveillance center.Tracks patient's admission and discharge from telemetry.Cleans all telemetry transmitters with approved cleansers after patient is discharged. Log transmitter back into surveillance center and store per established protocol. Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callersMaintains adequate supplies according to established par level.Reports mechanical difficulty with cardiac monitoring equipment to bio-med and Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.



Performs other duties as assigned.





Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities





Other Functions and Responsibilities: Continuously updates knowledge and skills.Completes mandatory education on an annual basis.Contributes to the training and development of new staff in surveillance functions.Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually.Actively identifies areas of opportunity in own knowledge and skills, taking an active role in obtaining education and training to meet personal goals.Maintains continuing education requirements and records as necessary for the position.Provides self-improvement opportunities to enhance current practice and customer service.Establishes and maintains open relationships with all members of the health care team and demonstrates appropriate communication skills.Maintains and follows established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infectious control standards.





Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:



Provena Health Core Competencies:



Continuous Learning - Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Seeks feedbacks to improve performance; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others.



Corporate Responsibility - Adheres to rules, regulations and policies; Understands and respects patient rights; Performs duties in an ethical manners; Operates within scope of position.



Customer Service - (Compassion) Warmly introduces self to customers; Demonstrates sensitivity toward divers populations; Demonstrates care by assisting, reassuring and comforting. (Action) Contributes to team success and assists others; Adapts to challenges & changes in work environment; Works to achieve service & quality goals. (Respect) Treats each person with dignity & respect; Maintains privacy & confidentiality; Demonstrates; skills of service recovery. (Every time) Solicits feedback to meet customer expectations; Demonstrates commitment to expected timelines; Displays a positive reflection of Provena Health.



Mission - Lives the mission of Provena Health; Upholds the Provena Health values.



Performance Improvement - Demonstrates an understanding of the Provena PDSA process; Participates in performance improvement efforts; Seeks ways to improve systems and services; Focuses on achieving patient/client satisfaction.



Emergency Response - Assesses emergency situations; Follows standard operating procedures; Exercises judgment in stressful conditions; Responds calmly and quickly; Displays teamwork during emergencies.



Job Knowledge - Demonstrates technical skills and knowledge.



Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.



Age-Specific Knowledge - Demonstrates age appropriate knowledge in the performance of duties.



Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.



Quantity - Meets productivity standards.





Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toProvena Health, a Catholic Health System, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Provena Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations. The men and women of Provena Health are special because first and foremost they believe in service to others. Our 10,000-plus employees and the more than 1,700 physicians on staff are here to help, care and heal. Our desire to serve is matched by our commitment to excellence, and by our belief that to deliver the very finest health care we must continually learn, improve and develop our abilities. Our integrated system includes six owned acute care hospitals and 14 owned long-term care and residential centers. These quality health care facilities enables us to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.
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