Telemonitor Technician Lead

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About the role

Ensures continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms by observing cardiac monitors; maintains all records and reports of rhythm strips in accordance with the established nursing standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and provides input to leadership team regarding supply stock levels/equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with orientation/cross-training of new personnel on the unit.
• Acts as a mentor and/or resource person to new or developing employees.
• Maintains and enhances arrhythmia analysis skills by participation in education activities.
• Provides input regarding personal or unit educational needs.
• Handles and operates cardiac monitors, printers, and other equipment properly and carefully as recommended in user’s manual, with the ability to recognize and report wear or malfunction.
• Operates central monitor/work station and accessories in a competent manner.
• Utilizes varied functions and capabilities of central monitor station equipment by successfully completing orientation checklist.
• Utilizes automated processes and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently.
• Assists with general clerical duties as needed.
• Provides immediate information to nursing personnel of change in cardiac monitor status.
• Notifies charge nurse, and follows established policy, if nurse does not immediately place patient back on monitor.
• Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback.
• Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided.
• Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently.
• Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Three years' experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• 36 scheduled weekly hours