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TELE TECH- ERSantiam Hospital & Clinics • Stayton, OR, US
TELE TECH- ER

TELE TECH- ER

Santiam Hospital & Clinics • Stayton, OR, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you'll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.

With 12 clinics offering 8 specialties, you'll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We're proud to have been named the 2024 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center and Women's Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.

Job Description

Telemetry Central Monitoring resides in our Emergency Department yet monitors telemetry throughout the hospital. The Telemetry Central Monitoring Tech plays a vital role on the multidisciplinary team and overall patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Independently observe and interpret cardiac rhythms and document them in patient's medical record.
  • Appropriately respond to all monitor alarms by reporting changes in rate / rhythm to nurse and / or physician for urgent and / or non-urgent intervention, and document changes in rhythm and rate.
  • Document EKG waveforms in the patient records by recording measurements of heart rate, PR interval, and QRS on rhythm strips, identifying rhythms such as NSR, SB, ST Asystole, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, and VT, and ensuring recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse.
  • Set-up and operate telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment for the unit and ensure monitor alarms are "on" when patient is on unit.
  • Orient staff to central monitoring capability and role of Telemetry Monitor Tech.
  • Perform clerical and other duties as assigned.
  • Be an expert at using all functions of central monitoring equipment; troubleshoot to recognize problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct issues.

Qualifications / Education / Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Completion of EKG class and / or ability to read and identify cardiac rhythms is required.
  • Completion of Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or equivalent program required.
  • Experience as a monitor tech preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare setting required.
  • Minimum of one year experience in an acute care facility required.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful environments.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent technical skills for hospital telemetry monitoring equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
  • Friendly and professional manner.
  • Multi-tasking skills.
  • Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Job duties may require intense concentration or attention to detail (more than 75% of work time).

    • Benefits for Eligible Positions

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • PTO and holiday pay
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions
  • Tuition Assistance for eligible positions

    • Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Employer.

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