What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Monitor - Nursing Pool - FULL TIME DAY - Vineland position at Inspira Health Network?
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Non-licensed person who performs clerical and communication functions on a nursing unit. Must be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of the unit and hospital. Dysrhythmia course completion required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Previous monitor tech experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
- Dysrhythmia course completion required.
- Certified nurse aide or unit secretary preferred.
Position Responsibilities
Provides continual observation of all patient rhythms:
- Mounts all rhythm strips appropriately on proper form.
- Documents interpretation of each patient's cardiac rhythm every 8 hours.
- Checks the memory of each patient as least every 2 hours.
- Erases all artifact.
- Does not erase memory until seen by the physician.
Provides timely, adequate notification of dysthymias:
- Reports life threatening rhythms to the appropriate nurse immediately.
- Reports dangerous rhythms to the appropriate nurse immediately.
- Reports non-life-threatening rhythms to the appropriate nurse within 5 minutes Seeks verification on rhythms difficult to identify.
- Documents dysrhythmias with strips from before, during and after episodes.
Maintains all telemetry units in working order:
- Keeps an accurate inventory of telemetry units.
- Changes batteries when necessary.
- Submits appropriate forms and units for repairs.
- Keeps accurate record of the telemetry unit number, start date and end date on each patient.
Communicates with nurses and physicians regarding telemetry:
- Notifies nurses of necessary lead replacement.
- Communicates changes in telemetry orders renewal and/or discontinuation.
Supports unit in providing indirect patient care:
- Answers unit telephone appropriately.
- Assists unit secretary with transcribing orders if received appropriate orientation and in-services.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Able to read, write and speak English.
Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)
Lifting <20lbs O Standing O Sitting C
Lifting 20-50lbs O Climbing O Kneeling O
Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching O
Carrying O Hearing C Walking O
Pushing O Talking F Vision C
Environmental Conditions:
Noise C Varied Temperatures N Cleaning Agents N
Noxious odors N Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment C
At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.
Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.
