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Baystate Health · 5 months ago

Operations Associate Cardiac Monitor Tech, Full Time, Days R37416

Springfield, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Full Time Operations Associate Cardiac Monitor Technician to join their team in Springfield, MA. The role involves working with patient and family-centered care teams to manage documentation, facilitate unit operations, and observe cardiac monitors after completing the required dysrhythmia course.

DeliveryFitnessHealth CareHospitalMedical DeviceStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Bed Management: Tracks, prioritizes, and assigns beds. Communicates with BMD and BM for admissions, discharges, and transfers (ADTs). Coordinates unit/department ADTs. Checks BMD enters new data and advises Charge Nurse of changes. Checks CIS for discharge orders and follows up with MD, CM RN to assure discharge documents are complete. Enters discharges in OA Gold and pending discharges in BMD. Rounds 3 times daily with RNs and CM regarding discharges, discharge times and special instructions, and appropriateness for Discharge Lounge. Notifies CM if an ambulance is unable to come at the assigned time. CM monitors BMD for observation of patients to determine if the patient needs discharge or status change. Tracks new admissions from the ED. Retrieves SBAR data from the ED and communicates to the nursing staff. Assures fax is received within 30 minutes. Arranges patient transport from the ED if needed. Carries BMD beeper, and assigns coverage during breaks and meals to ensure a constant flow of ADTs

Proficiently and accurately utilizes the following computer applications in daily work: C Word, OA Gold, SMS, CIS, Premise, BMD, PCM Auditor, People Soft and Staples, and Kronos access if applicable

Unit-specific projects: Project work as assigned and/or needed such as Payroll, committee participation, developing unit time schedules, etc

Communication: Provide report/handoff to next shift including pending discharges, admissions in process, empty beds, beds being cleaned, and closed beds with the reason. Contacts other departments for priority tests for patients identified for next-day discharge. Answers telephones and relays messages promptly with consistent accuracy to team members. Responds to routine inquires knowledgeably and/or refers them to the appropriate person, assists staff as requested, and ensures identified problems are communicated accurately and promptly. Places call to MDs and ancillary departments to facilitate patient care and throughput. Where appropriate, coordinates communication with NEOPO and related paperwork in conjunction with RN. Screen calls for the clinical team and facilitates communication of information requested

Serve as a unit-based resource for Zoned Hospitalist and medical/surgical teaching teams. Assist Hospitalist during clinical rounds, i.e. initiate phone calls, send faxes, and call consults as directed by Zoned Hospitalist. Make available the unit-based assignment (RN/Case Manager/Social Worker as well as covering RNs [i.e. lunch and breaks]) daily for Hospitalist. Maintain and identify specific workspace for Hospitalists which include computer and telephone access. Works with Access Services and patient/family to secure post-discharge follow-up appointments. Identifies daily the Hospitalist of the day through electronic systems and prints this form for team use throughout the day. Posts break and lunch coverage in a central location for ease in obtaining patient-related information and fostering communication

Hospital Records and logs: Maintains patient charts in proper sequence and labels pages with patients' names. Prepares record prior to transfer and discharge. Explains and obtains signatures for Medicare forms. Organizes charts for Medical Records, and faxes or copies records as needed. Sends discharge record to HIM (old and new) immediately after discharge. Updates discharge/admission log. Insures complete information is sent with transfers. Prepares patient charge tickets for data entry and keeps accurate records on the unit. When appropriate, enter data into the PCM auditor at specified times. Replenish and restock unit audit tools (i.e. refrigerator logs, negative pressure room logs, etc.). Other unit logs i.e. assignment books, sick call records, Kronos variance forms, etc

Unit Resource: Functions as a greeter for the arrival of new patients/families to the unit/department. Assists other departments with information and or answers to questions as requested. Post/file MD schedules for clinical team inquiry. In coordination with the charge nurse, prepare staffing assignments for the next shift. Place calls to replace unplanned staffing vacancies. Communicate staffing and scheduling to Clinical Supervisor. As needed, but not limited to obtaining mail from the mailroom, blood products from the Laboratory, medications from the Pharmacy, and supplies from Distribution and Dietary as needed

Inventories maintains and charges supplies. Initiates requisitions and requests accurately and in a timely fashion. Stores supply within 24 hours of receipt in designated area. Records or submits charges and/or credits for patient supplies as needed. Coordinate paper supplies with Print Shop and/or Distribution to maintain unit/department par levels

Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures as needed/directed within the unit/department. Verbalizes knowledge and location of emergency equipment. Mobilizes emergency support personnel through immediate telephone contact

Observes cardiac monitors. Identifies and reports irregular rhythms to a registered nurse for interpretation and intervention. Records and processes EKG monitor strips for defined cardiac patient populations. Assures proper placement and maintenance of all monitoring equipment

Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on department and unit-specific needs

Must be able to complete the required dysrhythmia course (telemetry) and pass competency upon completion

Qualification

TrainingMedical administrative experienceCustomer serviceComputer literateMultitaskingBasic Cardiac Life Support

Required

HS Diploma/GED

1-2 years experience in customer service (healthcare setting preferred)

Medical administrative experience strongly preferred

Prior EKG training a huge plus!

Ability to work rotating days, including weekends and holidays

Ability to multitask

Computer literate

GED or HiSET (Required)

Basic Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association

Benefits

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

Continuing education support and reimbursement

First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

Farm Share Memberships

403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

Free money coach advice from a certified professional

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

Life insurance

Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!