All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Days

Location: 2525 S Downing St. Denver, CO 80210

The role you'll contribute:

Continually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms and reporting pertinent changes to appropriate personnel. Responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation. Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates needs to leader. Assists the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of telemetry monitoring system.
• Responsible for observation and documentation of patient's cardiac rhythm: every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and on each new patient as they are placed on telemetry. RN to co-sign patient's documented rhythm.
• Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.
• Promptly responds to all monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy.
• Documents all communication to care givers.
• Documents rhythms strips according to hospital policy.
• Maintains patient EKG records in systematic organized fashion. Files EKG reports onto charts as needed.
• Documents reason when patient is temporarily or permanently removed from telemetry and if/when monitoring resumes.
• Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
• Ensures central monitor is never left unattended.
• Ensures all patients on telemetry are connected to central monitor and alarms are appropriately set.
• Maintains inventory and replacement of telemetry supplies. Assures that all transmitter inventory is accounted for each shift.
• Cleans transmitter after each patient use.
• Helps to maintain equipment in good working order; notifies biomed of malfunctioning equipment.
• Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective delivery of patient EKG monitoring.
• Promptly triages and responds to patient call lights.
• Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, i.e., lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc.
• Maintains non-EMR patient records as needed to ensure availability of accurate patient information.
• Responsible for inputting daily and special charges as requested.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.
• Greets patients/visitors and directs/escorts to the desired location.
• May be tasked with rounding on patients throughout the shift asking if patients or visitors have any needs.
• Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide work.
• Demonstrates ethical, legal, and professional behavior.
• Communicates in a clear, courteous manner with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, physicians and other departments.
• Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed. Participates in process change to improve practice.
• Assists in training other nursing support staff, students and other hospital personnel.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• One year of acute care experience
• Telemetry experience
• Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician International (CRAT) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

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