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Performs a wide range of clerical duties in support of assigned patient care department as well as extensive monitoring function for all cardiac telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients and monitors a specified number of patients ordered pulse oximetry and capnography in a centralized location. This position also possesses a good knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with multiple units nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High School Diploma or equivalent
2.
Certification in HeartSaver OR Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3.
Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or technical education program.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Performs Cardiac Monitoring for all telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients on applicable unit, identifing changes, addressing alarms to identify any abnormal heart rhythm variation, and reporting the patient's cardiac rhythm, and or life-threatening cardiac events to medical and nursing staff.
2.
Analyzes, interprets and measures ECG strip waveform displays and documents each patient's rhythm every eight hours along with any changes and reports these changes according to established guidelines and protocols.
3.
Utilizes Wave Strip Export to upload patient's cardiac rhythms/events to corresponding chart in EPIC.
4.
Monitors pulse oximetry for assigned patient population as applicable.
5.
Utilizes Epic/Telemetry Dashboard to ensure accuracy of patient Admissions/Discharges/Transfers.
6.
Assembles a telemetry pack, battery, and electrodes for nursing staff. Ensures necessary inventory of clean packs and availability of charged batteries.
7.
Monitors equipment and assists with trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment with proper notification (i.e.: Healthcare Technology Supervisor and Nurse Manager)
8.
Responsible for greeting and admitting functions upon patients' arrival to the department.
9.
Performs routine clerical operations of unit to ensure smooth communication and functioning including intrahospital communications, admit/transfer/discharge/follow up care information, mail distribution, and maintenance of office supplies.
10.
Organizes and maintains patient records and appropriate department records to help ensure accurate and complete documentation.
11.
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing communication to ensure efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.
12.
Welcomes visitors to the department and responds in a helpful and courteous manner to requests for assistance or information.
13.
Assists physicians and other individuals by providing requested information about specific patient or department routines in accordance with the hospital's policy on Release of Patient Information.
14.
Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure timely, efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental transportation of patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment.
2.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
3.
May be required to walk to various areas throughout the department or medical complex. This may require use of elevators and/or stairs.
4.
Vision (corrected)/hearing within normal limits.
5.
Ability to visually monitor several computer screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry and capnography waveforms for sustained periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Working closely with others (co-workers) and able to communicate effectively with the entire healthcare team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to Troubleshoots technology with biomedical engineering and clinical staff.
2.
Ability to work as a cooperative, focused team player, take direction well, and have a positive attitude to work with the patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
3.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software and time card experience.
4.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
5.
Good verbal/writing and mathematical skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Cost Center:
1103 RMH Nursing SDU 3rd Floor
Address:
800 Wheeling Avenue
Glen Dale
West Virginia
Performs a wide range of clerical duties in support of assigned patient care department as well as extensive monitoring function for all cardiac telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients and monitors a specified number of patients ordered pulse oximetry and capnography in a centralized location. This position also possesses a good knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with multiple units nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High School Diploma or equivalent
2.
Certification in HeartSaver OR Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3.
Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or technical education program.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Performs Cardiac Monitoring for all telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients on applicable unit, identifing changes, addressing alarms to identify any abnormal heart rhythm variation, and reporting the patient's cardiac rhythm, and or life-threatening cardiac events to medical and nursing staff.
2.
Analyzes, interprets and measures ECG strip waveform displays and documents each patient's rhythm every eight hours along with any changes and reports these changes according to established guidelines and protocols.
3.
Utilizes Wave Strip Export to upload patient's cardiac rhythms/events to corresponding chart in EPIC.
4.
Monitors pulse oximetry for assigned patient population as applicable.
5.
Utilizes Epic/Telemetry Dashboard to ensure accuracy of patient Admissions/Discharges/Transfers.
6.
Assembles a telemetry pack, battery, and electrodes for nursing staff. Ensures necessary inventory of clean packs and availability of charged batteries.
7.
Monitors equipment and assists with trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment with proper notification (i.e.: Healthcare Technology Supervisor and Nurse Manager)
8.
Responsible for greeting and admitting functions upon patients' arrival to the department.
9.
Performs routine clerical operations of unit to ensure smooth communication and functioning including intrahospital communications, admit/transfer/discharge/follow up care information, mail distribution, and maintenance of office supplies.
10.
Organizes and maintains patient records and appropriate department records to help ensure accurate and complete documentation.
11.
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing communication to ensure efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.
12.
Welcomes visitors to the department and responds in a helpful and courteous manner to requests for assistance or information.
13.
Assists physicians and other individuals by providing requested information about specific patient or department routines in accordance with the hospital's policy on Release of Patient Information.
14.
Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure timely, efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental transportation of patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment.
2.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
3.
May be required to walk to various areas throughout the department or medical complex. This may require use of elevators and/or stairs.
4.
Vision (corrected)/hearing within normal limits.
5.
Ability to visually monitor several computer screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry and capnography waveforms for sustained periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Working closely with others (co-workers) and able to communicate effectively with the entire healthcare team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to Troubleshoots technology with biomedical engineering and clinical staff.
2.
Ability to work as a cooperative, focused team player, take direction well, and have a positive attitude to work with the patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
3.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software and time card experience.
4.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
5.
Good verbal/writing and mathematical skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Cost Center:
1103 RMH Nursing SDU 3rd Floor
Address:
800 Wheeling Avenue
Glen Dale
West Virginia
