PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Runs strip at time of admission, every 4 hours, and with any rhythm change. Measures PR, QRS, and QT and interprets rhythm accurately when a strip is run. Each strip is signed with first initial, full last name and position.
Tubes completed rhythm verification form to appropriate unit in a timely manner. Posts strips on telemetry log for all units. Notifies appropriate unit and staff for any changes in baseline rhythm, including heart rate, or potentially lethal rhythms in adults or children according to protocol. Ensures that alarms are on at all times and set at appropriate limits for adults and children according to protocol. Notifies appropriate staff when
electrodes or batteries need to be checked, replaced or changed. Demonstrates awareness of the effect certain procedures or medications have on a patient s rhythm.
Runs continuous strip for sustained VT, V-fib, asystole and bradycardia less than 40 per minute until code team arrives or otherwise notified. Maintains telemetry logs, current patient information, does transmitter/SPO2 inventory per shift, and telemetry charges. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE No experience required 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. Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 301####### Monitor Techs Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Partners because this is an integral role in our care team and we see it as a partnership. As a Clinical Partner, you've chose a career where patients matter - a lot. Our mission and values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve every day.
As a Clinical Partner, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust to different treatment plans for patients' evolving needs. As an advocate for each patient, you may comfort patients and their families, encourage patients to improve, and fulfill other roles as needed. The work can be demanding as well as emotionally rewarding. If the needs, wants and goals of each patient matter to you. then we'd love to learn more. Please fill
out an application today! Job Summary: Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served. Collects and documents data for the admission backssment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient s condition. Contributes
to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs. Answers patients calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously. Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Passing grade on state of work location required exam. EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving. Licenses / Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 101####### Prog - 4N Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
