CMC - Telemetry Tech - Per Diem
Company: Trios Health
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Ensures that all cardiac monitoring equipment is operating
effectively and that rhythm disturbances and oxygen saturation
variations are promptly communicated to the appropriate staff. -
The Tele Tech demonstrates performance consistent with the mission,
philosophy and goals of Trios Health. - Flexibility is required for
constant changes while demonstrating quality and effectiveness in
all work processes. - The Tele Tech role requires highly developed
organizational and communication skills, self-directed behaviors,
and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Competently operates Central monitoring
station (hardwire and telemetry)
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Admits patient to cardiac monitoring
system
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Completes initial rhythm - recognition
and measurements
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Obtains information from nursing staff
regarding medications that will affect patient's rhythm
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Continually monitors ECG tracings on all
patients for dysrhythmia identifications, ECG changes, and oxygen
saturation level variances (when on O2 monitoring)
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Performs rhythm analysis (including PR,
QRS, and T measurements) as scheduled for each department
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Notifies the nursing unit when the
telemetry signal is interrupted or has too much artifact, or when
oxygen saturation levels are outside of desired range.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Immediately notifies nursing staff of ECG
changes, including rhythm or measurements (for example, a prolonged
Q-T interval) and documents.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Recognizes limitations in cardiac
interpretation and seeks consultation when appropriate.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Calls a Code Blue when a Lethal Rhythm is
detected
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Ensures that ECG strips are printed on
each patient every 4 hours, or more frequent as needed
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains unit inventory of forms, paper
products and office supplies.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Assures documentation for each patient is
complete.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Works with unit secretary in each unit to
determine order for telemetry monitoring is current.
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Answers phones using pleasant voice and
professional manner.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains good communication with other
hospital departments and assists in the facilitation of cooperative
activities between departments.
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow chain of command 100% of time.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Uses appropriate and concise verbiage
when reporting telemetry status to nurses, physicians and patient
care providers.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Develops and maintains good communication
with other hospital departments and staff.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Handwritten documentation is clearly
legible and concise.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Follows hospital standards when using
abbreviations and completing written documentation.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Uses courteous manner when answering
phone.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains confidentiality of patient
information.
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Utilizes tools for communication properly
to ensure readability. Utilizes computer to generate meaningful
information and increase efficiency.
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o - - - - - - - - - - - - Identifies and reports to appropriate
department of non-functioning or damaged equipment at
workstation.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Cleans and maintains a neat work area at
nursing station.
o - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintains annual BLS and Safety
update.
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Wage: $17.68 - $26.80
Keywords: Trios Health, Kennewick , CMC - Telemetry Tech - Per Diem, Other , Kennewick, Washington
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