Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Provides surveillance of patient cardiac rhythm status as well as other telemetry indicators. Notifies physician and/or registered nurse of any changes in the basic electrocardiographic pattern.

Position Responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE - Monitors multiple patient's continuous ECG, including measurement of PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, heart rate and rhythm. Correctly identifies clincially significant arrhythmias and documents accordingly. Ensures proper placement, attachment and reattachment of leads and documents patient location and time off leads as needed. Reports any change ectopy in a timely manner. Submits ECG strips to physicians and registered nurses.

DOCUMENTATION - Obtains relevant patient background information and accurates documents in files. Posts routine rhythm strip per department standards. Identifies unusual patient condition or behavior and notifies appropriate supervisor or professional staff member.

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Checks inventory of supplies to ensure necessary stock is available. Identifies equipment maintenance problems and reports as needed.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.

Patient Population Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient populations served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned. Must be able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient requirement relative to population specific needs.

The primary patient population for the unit is (ie clinical, disease, culture, special

needs, etc.)

Acute Care Patients with Cardiac Monitoring

Age Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for the appropriate ages span of the patients:

Adolescence

Young Adult

Middle Adult

Geriatrics

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran