Company

BJC HealthCareSee more

addressAddressSaint Louis, MO
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Looking for a dedicated team-member, who values hard-work and pays close attention to detail!

 

  • 3 - 12 Hour Shifts
  • Weekend Availability 

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained MONITOR TECHNICIANs observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides customer-focused telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms with an average of 48 patients per shift to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of care vital to patients with cardiac arrythmias, suspected arrhythmias, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life threatening cardiac events. Initiates code and rapid response teams for patients at risk of death or at risk of harm. Collaborates with health care providers to initiate, monitor and communicate findings during video monitoring of patients at risk of harm due to medical conditions. Tracks inventory, oversees inventory storage, troubleshoots, and maintains records. Interacts with various electronic/automatic systems including, but not limited to, Epic, Soarian, CTM database and maintains appropriate records within those systems.

 

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of ECG rhythms, spo2 waveforms, and other vital signs as set by physician order that are used to monitor a patient?s overall medical condition. Conducts ongoing reviews of patient ECG rhythm, and depending on level of acuity may include blood pressure, spo2 level, respiratory rate, and Co2 level to develop a comprehensive understanding of the patient?s condition and to communicate that knowledge to nursing staff. Conducts accurate analysis and interpretation of ECG rhythms, preserving a record within the cardiac monitoring system for access by treatment team. Maintains a shift log of all phone calls made. Acts as preceptor and mentor to new MONITOR TECHNICIANs. Provides brief, focused education to nursing staff to promote an understanding of cardiac rhythms.
  • Establishes and maintains proficiency in operating the ECG and video monitoring system. Establishes and maintains proficiency with workflow management systems used for billing, inventory management, order review or retrieval, labeling, and word processing or data management.
  • Initiates telemetry monitoring via delivery and attachment of telemetry monitoring equipment. Maintains inventory, including storage, ordering, troubleshooting of faulty equipment, and disinfection procedures.Tracks equipment, oversees inventory storage and maintains digital record in database as patients are assigned or discharged from telemetry monitoring. Interacts with various electronic systems including but not limited to Epic, Soarian, CTM database.
  • Assists in all daily operations in a manner that facilitates the achievement of a high level of customer satisfaction and experience. Acts in a lead MONITOR TECHNICIAN capacity when direct supervisors are not present, including but not limited to: overseeing and changing work assignments, accepting, recording and communicating call-ins related to tardiness or illness; troubleshooting, triaging and communicating with clinical engineering when experiencing problems related to computer systems and equipment used for patient care; assisting in all daily operations in a manner that facilitates the achievement of a high level of customer satisfaction and experience.
  • Ability to float to multiple stations located within Centralized Telemetry Monitoring and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Telemetry distribution center.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate or Trade School Equi
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Refer code: 7557989. BJC HealthCare - The previous day - 2024-01-01 22:41

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