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SSM Health · 6 hours ago

Telemonitor Tech - FT/Nights

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

SSM Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care. They are seeking a Telemonitor Tech who will be responsible for setting up cardiac telemetry, monitoring patients, and evaluating cardiac rhythms to ensure patient safety and care standards are met.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs telemetry monitoring (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 35%

Completes job duties within a required timeframe, according to established schedules or requirements of workflow

Performs patient preparation, electrode placement, and patient instruction

Corrects problems resulting in poor quality signals

Plans all work steps to ensure success

Considers time, supplies, and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties

Keeps department supervisor apprised of departmental problems

Performs real time arrhythmia monitoring (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 30%

Performs arrhythmia interpretation with less than 1% errors

Provides full disclosure ECG reports as well as standard tracings on selected segments, as directed by the medical or nursing staff

Provides reports of life-threatening or dangerous arrhythmias to appropriate staff

Prepares over read reports with less than 1% errors

Types over read reports with less than 1% errors

Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards

Consistently follows established protocols and procedures

Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and needs to appropriate hospital staff

Prepares accurate and timely documentation during all shifts of duty as requires by guideline protocols

Provides back-up coverage for ECG Department (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Performs STAT electrocardiograms when ECG department is closed, except in those areas which have their own assigned ECG machine

Records ECGs with good quality with less than 1% QC errors

Provides back-up coverage for the Holter Department (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Hooks up Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors as required

Processes reports (5,6) 3%

Prepares over read reports for the 24 hours that end on their assigned shift

Types over read reports daily with less than 1% errors

Performs report posting on the same day as completion

Posts ECGs when ECG Department coverage is not available

Performs other Heart Station duties (2, 5, 6, 7) 2%

Maintains the Heart Station in an orderly manner

Handles record keeping

Enters charges

Checks supplies, battery voltages

Cleans equipment between patient use

Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines

Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains clutter free environment

Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

Adheres to dress code

Reports risk management concerns to the department director

Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Demonstrates care and courtesy

Provides prompt, respectful, and courteous service

Responds to patient requests promptly

Apologizes for delays or mix-ups

Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality

Listens to patient or family concerns and addresses needs

Explains procedures and all education in a manner that the patient and family understand

Allows time for questions

Demonstrates competence and collaboration

Provides quality care in accordance to standards

Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity

Provides cost effective service

Uses resources wisely

Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste

Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Assist in developing departmental PI plan

Collects PI data as assigned

Participates in discussion of PI results

Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans

Provides age-appropriate care to:

Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department

Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs

Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction

Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided as pertinent

Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned

Assesses for special needs related to electrodes and equipment used to ensure quality monitoring while assuring adequate skin care

Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)

Is aware of restraint care criteria for Saint Louis University Hospital

Follows pain management plan of care, e.g.: repositioning, massage, immobilization, music therapy etc

Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician

Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments

Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation

Qualification

Telemetry monitoringArrhythmia interpretationPerformanceHolter monitoringPatient preparationService excellenceQuality assessmentCommunication skills

Required

High School or equivalent

0-6 months training/experience in arrhythmia monitoring or equivalent Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Company

SSM Health

Glassdoor3.4

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.

Founded in 1872

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ssmhealth.com/

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