Tele Tech/Unit Clerk

Job Description This posting is to open a new unit on December 1st, the start date of November 28th only. 48 or 36-hour/week candidates will be accepted. Prior experience with electrocardiograms or in some related medical field required.

Continuous monitoring and evaluation of patients' telemetry tracings to determine changes in timing intervals, artifact, dysrhythmia, and/or ST segment changes and brings it to the attention of the charge nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement. Performs routine telemetry duties including:

Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients Obtains, records, and interprets admission rhythm strip Obtaining routine rhythm strips Monitors appropriate alarms Maintains patient rhythm/alarm documentation Observe report and record patient rhythm changes Sets up and maintains appropriate monitoring of all patients Maintains appropriate supplies to the telemetry area Maintains unit quality control checks for units as assigned Maintains general knowledge and awareness of cardiac procedures and medications specific to the department. Shift: Days, 7a-7p Weekends: EOW Holidays:

Rotation Patient ratio: 5:1 Required certs: BLS by AHA