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Form of work(30%)* Assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining the cardiac monitors, both individual telemetry units on patients, and the main Telemetry Monitors located at the nurse’s station.
(30%)* Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed.
(25%)* Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate R.N. within an appropriate time frame.
(15%)* Maintain the telemetry equipment. This includes replacing batteries, wires, and/or electrode pads, and cleaning equipment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing. Hospital and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
Emergency care/safety: Performs according to procedure in all hospital emergency situations. Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
Provides excellent customer service: Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
Obtains rhythm strips as directed by nurse or physician in conjunction with change of patient condition, administration of medication, etc.
In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED
(30%)* Assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining the cardiac monitors, both individual telemetry units on patients, and the main Telemetry Monitors located at the nurse’s station.
(30%)* Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed.
(25%)* Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate R.N. within an appropriate time frame.
(15%)* Maintain the telemetry equipment. This includes replacing batteries, wires, and/or electrode pads, and cleaning equipment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing. Hospital and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
Emergency care/safety: Performs according to procedure in all hospital emergency situations. Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
Provides excellent customer service: Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
Obtains rhythm strips as directed by nurse or physician in conjunction with change of patient condition, administration of medication, etc.
In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
Performs other duties as assigned.
