Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator - Intensive Care Unit
Elizabeth City, NC jobs
City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Third (Nights) Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Elevate your career! Hours/Shift: 36-hours, Nights Education
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN
Certification/Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required)
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
18-months of RN experience is required
RN Unit Coordinators demonstrate proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
Join Our ICU Family - Where Your Voice Matters and Your Growth Matters More!
Looking for more than just a job? Come be part of our 10-bed Medical-Surgical ICU, a close-knit, high-performing team that feels more like family than coworkers. Here, you're not just filling a shift - you're making a difference.
We believe in open communication, shared decision-making, and amplifying every voice on the team. Whether you're a seasoned nurse or just starting your critical care journey, your ideas, input, and experiences are valued every day.
You'll care for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients, sharpening your critical thinking skills in an environment that encourages learning, mentorship, and professional growth. From expanding your clinical skills to pursuing leadership roles, we're here to support your career goals every step of the way. We are proud to share that we recently received Magnet accreditation with distinction, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
Join us and thrive in a place where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your team feels like home!
Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, ICU, Intensive Care, Critical Care, SAMC, Sentara Albemarle, Unit Coordinator, Charge Nurse, Leadership, Management, BSN, Talroo-Nursing
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center , located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. Our 182-bed facility features 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services. In 2022, Sentara broke ground on a new campus, a state-of-the-art 88-bed hospital to replace the current 60-year-old facility on North Road Street. The 135-acre campus, coming out of the ground at Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road, will be known as the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It is projected to cost about $200 million, up from the original estimate of $158 million, due to sharp spikes in costs for building materials and medical equipment.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Clinic Office Assistant Float
Springfield, MO jobs
:Provides a variety of clerical and filing duties in the hyperbaric medicine and wound care physician office setting. Duties may include photocopying, faxing, filing, maintenance and transportation of medical records, answering the telephone, computer data entry and other duties as assigned.
Knowledgeable of insurance managed care requirements, practice management system, and electronic medical record where applicable.
Understanding of how ICD and CPT coding affect reimbursement from third party payers.
Billing, collection and charge entry functions as assigned.
Demonstrate customer service and team building and leadership skills.
Education: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: ▪ Required: No Prior Experience Required ▪ Preferred: 1-2 years of previous medical office experience Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams ▪ Proficient Computer skills ▪ Must be 17 years of age or older Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ N/A
Unit Clerk/Care Partner-Acute Rehab-Part Time
Towanda, PA jobs
This is a dual role encompassing both Unit Clerk and Care Partner responsibilities. Responsible for clerical duties, communication and reception duties on assigned nursing units. In addition, employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. The employee will maintain competency for population specific groups with consideration of physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs
Education, License & Cert:
High School Grad or Equivalent
Experience:
No Experience Required.
Essential Functions:
Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:
Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.
Observing confused and difficult patients
AM/PM Hygiene care
Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care
Feeding
Assisting with range of motion exercises
Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol
Exercise protocols
Discontinuing foley catheter
Simple dressing changes
Incentive spirometry supervision
Surgical preps
Postmortem care
Administers cleansing enemas
Removal of peripheral IV catheters
Apply external catheter or incontinence device
Sits with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety/suicide purposes, as assigned
Performs and records accurately:
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights
I & O
Records bowel movements
ADLs and activities
Performs and records the following specimen collection:
Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.
Completes EKGs.
Glucose monitoring in Non-Critical Care Areas
Conducts bladder scanning
Basic ostomy care
Transports patients as needed
Serves, sets up and retrieves trays
Distributes water pitchers as appropriate
Orders and distributes nourishment.
Transports equipment
Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.
Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.
Answers call bells
Participates in patient rounding
Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff
Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).
Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.
Assures proper storage of equipment.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of action
Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition
Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.
Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.
Maintains CPR certification and practice
Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.
Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.
Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful, and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.
Other Duties:
Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees.
Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
Encouraged to participate in community activities
Attends and participates in unit council (70% attendance).
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Unit Secretary
Springfield, MO jobs
:Has a basic working knowledge of all unit functions and is responsible for performing clerical duties and maintaining and organizing all necessary equipment and supplies. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Duties may include scheduling appointments, charging, compiling and copying medical charts, reports, and other duties as assigned.Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Preferred: Previous Nurse Assistant experience Skills Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients and families Exhibits valuable time management xevrcyc skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills Basic computer skills Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment Licensure/Certification/Registration N/A
Centralized Scheduler - Central Scheduling - Full Time
Sayre, PA jobs
The Guthrie Clinic works with the communities we serve to help each person attain optimal, life‐long health and well‐being. The Centralized Scheduler will provide the highest quality patient care consistent with Guthrie's Vision of Improving Health through Clinical Excellence and Compassion; Every Patient. Every time. As a first point of contact for most patients, the Centralized Scheduler provides direct, daily operational support in a manner consistent with The Guthrie Clinic's Service Excellence Standards. The Centralized Scheduler will continually demonstrate Patient Centeredness, Teamwork, and Excellence in the daily performance of their duties. This position requires the ability to be self‐motivated, flexible, punctual, detail oriented, have good time management skills and have excellent communication skills. Performing all centralized scheduling services and procedures (as assigned), including scheduling, pre‐registration, cancellation and insurance and benefits verification. Maintaining and applying detailed knowledge of Patient Access workflows and the centralized scheduling and registration system in order to address patient inquiries about scheduling, pre‐registration, cancellation, insurance and benefits verification/billing/payments, and any self‐pay/personal financial liabilities.
Education, License & Cert:
High school graduate or GED required.
Experience:
Prior healthcare customer service, scheduling, insurance billing and payment knowledge. Two years previous healthcare experience. Previous experience using or implementing Epic. Ability to use Windows programs such as MS Word and other software packages with knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong typing skills and proper phone etiquette. Ability to make independent judgment decisions about the data being gathered
Essential Functions:
1. Perform scheduling, pre‐registration, cancellation, and insurance and benefits verification and patient payment collection and all other centralized scheduling duties in compliance with customer service standards.
2. Strong customer service skills to ensure quality phone calls with the patients.
3. Execute front‐end centralized collection of all patient insurance benefits information to ensure accurate payment of services as well as educate patients on copays and previous balances. Schedule patients with financial counselors for assistance when appropriate or get patient to a customer representative to learn more about their balance.
4. Develop strong working relationships with physician offices, non‐centralized scheduling and registration areas, ancillary coding, and other areas as needed to ensure appropriate and effective communication and coordination of service delivery.
5. Assist patients with enrollment of my chart or any issues related to my chart and educate on the capabilities.
6. Adhere to all relevant policies and procedure as outlined by direct report.
7. Meet productivity, quality requirements and service goals as outlined in the performance expectations.
8. Function as a team member to assist other centralized schedulers with tasks as needed including assisting in training of all employees as assigned.
9. Communicate to direct report all centralized scheduling obstacles, concerns and system deficiencies impacting the team and provide support in dealing with complex issues.
10. Complete special projects, make outbound calls to schedule from referrals/orders, enter in orders and referrals, assist with conversational messaging with patient or work queues as assigned.
11. Operate and utilize the Epic System while staying current and learning new skills as needed to perform all aspects of the position.
Other Duties:
1. Assist and participate in departmental meetings when needed.
2. Support the Guthrie Clinic's system‐wide vision and goals of central scheduling.
3. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position
The pay ranges from #17.06-26.61
Rev. 2-2-2024
Unit Secretary IP Ortho/Full-Time
Santa Fe, NM jobs
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Responsible for the completion of work in all areas of business pertaining to the functioning and operation of the nursing unit. This includes facilitating communication for the unit, processing of patient medical records, transcribing of physician orders, data entry and retrieval via utilization of various hospital information systems, completion of the departmental reports and log books, organization of the unit work area and support to the operations of patient care services, and maintaining stock level of routine supplies.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, required. Unit secretary, medical terminology and computer experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification strongly encouraged.
SKILLS: Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Excellent phone etiquette and multi-line telephone skills. Basic computer, typing and data entry skills.Good organization and time management skills. Detail oriented and capability of performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently. Basic Experience operating facsimile and duplicating equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One year in a clerical role.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Manager, Nursing Unit
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogens B
May work irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around maintenance of desk and clerical duties in nursing unit. Exposure to infectious diseases. May perform prolonged work at computer station.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to write neatly and legibly and spell correctly. Most work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 15 lbs. and transport by wheelchair patients weighing 200 lbs. Must be able to listen to multiple conversations around working area while performing other tasks. xevrcyc Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.
Monitor Tech
Leominster, MA jobs
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change. Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients. Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages. Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experiences:
Required: Successful completion of EKG class. Familiar with medical terminology.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: *****************************
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Auto-ApplyMonitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
New Summerfield, TX jobs
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Monitoring.
Monitors ECG rhythms.
After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
Communication.
Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. xevrcyc
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Monitor Tech
Sudbury, MA jobs
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change. Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients. Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages. Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experiences:
Required: Successful completion of EKG class. Familiar with medical terminology.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: *****************************
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
**********
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Auto-ApplyMonitor Tech
Worcester, MA jobs
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change. Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients. Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages. Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experiences:
Required: Successful completion of EKG class. Familiar with medical terminology.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: *****************************
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
**********
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Auto-ApplyMonitor Tech
Charlton, MA jobs
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today
Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
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Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders. Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified. Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change. Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients. Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages. Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system. Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experiences:
Required: Successful completion of EKG class. Familiar with medical terminology.
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Auto-ApplyMonitor Tech Emergency Department/Full-Time
Santa Fe, NM jobs
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. Medical Terminology preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred.
SKILLS:
Cardiac monitoring experience
Basic computer and typing skills
Excellent phone etiquette
Spelling abilities required
Ability to read, speak and write English fluently
Experience operating Facsimile and duplicating equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director / Clinical Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen B
Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Most work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds and transport by wheelchair patients weighing more than two hundred pounds. Must be able to listen to multiple conversations around working area while performing other tasks. xevrcyc Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Tyler, TX jobs
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Monitoring.
Monitors ECG rhythms.
After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
Communication.
Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. xevrcyc
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Monitor Tech Emergency Department/Full-Time
Albuquerque, NM jobs
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. Medical Terminology preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred.
SKILLS:
Cardiac monitoring experience
Basic computer and typing skills
Excellent phone etiquette
Spelling abilities required
Ability to read, speak and write English fluently
Experience operating Facsimile and duplicating equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director / Clinical Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen B
Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Most work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds and transport by wheelchair patients weighing more than two hundred pounds. Must be able to listen to multiple conversations around working area while performing other tasks. xevrcyc Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.
Monitor Tech Emergency Department/Full-Time
Los Alamos, NM jobs
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. Medical Terminology preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred.
SKILLS:
Cardiac monitoring experience
Basic computer and typing skills
Excellent phone etiquette
Spelling abilities required
Ability to read, speak and write English fluently
Experience operating Facsimile and duplicating equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director / Clinical Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen B
Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Most work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds and transport by wheelchair patients weighing more than two hundred pounds. Must be able to listen to multiple conversations around working area while performing other tasks. xevrcyc Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Staples, TX jobs
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
Summary:
Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient's medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA. xevrcyc
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Experience
EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
BLS certification preferred (AHA)
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry
Corpus Christi, TX jobs
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Monitoring.
Monitors ECG rhythms.
After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
Communication.
Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. xevrcyc
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
San Marcos, TX jobs
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
Summary:
Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient's medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA. xevrcyc
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Experience
EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
BLS certification preferred (AHA)
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Katy, TX jobs
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Monitoring.
Monitors ECG rhythms.
After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
Communication.
Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. xevrcyc
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Katy, TX jobs
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.
Summary:
Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient's medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA. xevrcyc
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Experience
EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
BLS certification preferred (AHA)
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Part Time