Monitor Tech - Cardiac / Telemetry - Full Time Days

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary :

To observe the arrhythmia computer and notify the appropriate personnel of rhythm changes. To maintain a record of the patient's cardiac rhythm. To transcribe medical plan of care, maintain work environment and communicate nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements :

Formal Education / Training :

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program within 90 days of hire.

3. BLS within 90 days of hire.

4. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) initial certification within 6 months of employment; certification required bi-annually.

Workplace Experience :

Critical Care Patient Care Delivery Preferred

Equipment and Skills Training :

Network Computer System; GE Telemetry Units and Arrhythmia Computer; Fax; Copier; Multi-line Phone; Pneumatic Tube System; MediTech OE System.

Physical Environment :

Ten Bed Critical Care Unit with thirty-two telemetry units.

Physical Effort :

1. Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

2. Able to sit up to twelve hours.

3. Able to observe CRT screen for up to twelve hours.

Key Results :

Interpret cardiac rhythms / maintain telemetry records

Notify appropriate person of rhythm changes.

Initiate and organize patient's medical record.

Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population

Documents accurately and timely.

Organize and maintain work area / plan for discharge and post-discharge needs.

Notify appropriate departments of equipment failure.

Receive and direct incoming and outgoing information in a professional, courteous manner.

Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to assist the coordination and delivery of patient care in a timely manner / assists in planning for discharge and post discharge needs

Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.

Maintains position specific qualifications / attends mandatory in-services.

Facilitate staff development and assists in orientation of new employees.