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Form of workAdventist Health Bakersfield has served the residents of Kern County with skill and compassion for more than 100 years. Our medical center is a 254-bed acute-care facility that includes key services areas including emergency care, brain and spine, heart care, cancer care, orthopedics, surgical services and robotics, primary care and more. You can also find close-to-home care by visiting the Adventist Health Physicians Network of providers, our three Quest Imaging locations and the Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer care center in Kern County with the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation for our program's multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer. The hospital is staffed by more than 645 affiliated physicians, 1,832 associates and more than 250 volunteers.
Adventist Health Bakersfield has been recognized as one of the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report, regionally ranked #1 in overall hospital quality in the Central Valley among 416 hospitals. The rankings place us in the top five percent of hospitals statewide and demonstrates Adventist Health Bakersfield's dedication to quality care for our patients and community. Adventist Health Bakersfield is the only hospital in Kern County to earn an A Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group eight times in a row. While this is a great recognition, what it really shows is our unwavering commitment to our patients, community and mission of 'Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.'
Job Summary:
Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required. Monitors cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment. Interprets basic cardiac rhythms, common dysrhythmia and monitor mechanical malfunctions. Reads, interprets and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support. Keeps unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Assists with nursing care.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- One year's relevant experience: Preferred
- Cardiac Rhythm Recognition coursework: Preferred
- Critical Care Dysrhythmia electrocardiogram (EKG) coursework: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
- Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Monitors electrocardiogram (EKG) continuously, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to physician.
- Performs a variety clerical duties including routing patient reports. Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and holter monitor replacements in a variety of settings.
- Maintains equipment including cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, phototherapy lights, mist tents and Dinamap.
- Checks patient supplies, i.e., telemetry batteries, electrodes, pouches, etc., weekly and orders when necessary.
- Assists physicians in the Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiovascular Department. Assists with nursing care (e.g., code nine, emergency situations, administration of medications, evaluation of patient condition, etc.).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
