UHC-Cardiac Monitor Tech Job at WVU Medicine, Bridgeport, WV

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  • WVU Medicine
  • Bridgeport, WV

Job Description

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Additional Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for continuous accurate observation, documentation, and communication of cardiac rhythms. Maintains accurate monitoring log books.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.

High school diploma or GED required.

2.

Must have successfully completed the UHC dysrhythmia course that is offered after hire. Must successfully pass the certification exam at the completion of the course of the exam. Annual recertification is required.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Responsible for continuous observation of the cardiac rhythm of telemetry patients.

2.

Maintains an accurate, neat account of patient's cardiac monitoring status during episode of care. Documents cardiac rhythm strip every 8 hours or any change according to policy.

3.

Notifies appropriate nurse of rhythm change, battery replacement, lead replacement or oxygen desaturation according to policy.

4.

Maintains unit equipment according to departmental procedures.

5.

Ensures positive communication with other units/staff and follow-up documentation.

6.

Courteously answers telephone; always identifying self and unit.

7.

Demonstrates proper adjustment of alarms under direction of RN or physician.

8.

Demonstrates proper patient data input.

9.

Performs general cleaning set up and care of monitoring equipment.

10.

Demonstrates operation of cardiac monitors, printers and other required equipment.

11.

Trouble shoots monitoring equipment for immediately correctable problems.

12.

Gives and receives report on pertinent patient/monitor data to and from oncoming/off going shift personnel.

13.

Other related duties/projects as assigned by Manager.

14.

Maintains HIPAA and JCAHO Standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.

Minimal physical activity required.

2.

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

3.

Vision (corrected)/hearing within normal limits

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.

Ability to visually monitor several computer screens with multiple patients for sustained periods of time.

2.

Working closely with others.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.

Computer knowledge and skills.

2.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:
UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:
1 UHC Nursing 7 North

Address:
327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Shift work,

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