Experience Inc. Jobs

Req Number 138005

Responsibilities:

• • Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
• • Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
• • Monitors ECG monitoring bank
• • Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
• • Obtains clear, readable six second strips
• • Ensures monitor alarms are ""on"" when patient is on unit
• • Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
• • Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
• • Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
• • Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
• • Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
• • Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
• • Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• • Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• • Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
• • Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
• • Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
• • Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
• • Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
• • Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
• • Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
• • Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• • High School Diploma or equivalent, required

• Telemetry certificate

• • Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
• • One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.

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