Requisition ID: 56835

Location: Presence St Joseph Elgin

Location Address:
77 North Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123-4912 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 36
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Night
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a professional nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service.

• Continually observes cardiac monitors and reports any significant or life threatening changes in the cardiac rhythm to nursing personnel.

• Obtains and analyzes an initial rhythm strip on all admissions and on each patient at the beginning of shift.

• Mounts strip on designated form documenting the rate, rhythm, PR interval, and QRS interval accurately and timely per established procedure.

• Follows emergency procedures per established procedure.

• Enters data into telemetry monitoring system accurately and timely. Maintain alarm limits according to established practice standard.

• Immediate review of all alarms and validated.

• Ensures proper lead placement, signal quality and appropriateness of alarm limits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma required. Experience, training, and/or education in cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred. Prefer experience in healthcare as a C.N.A or equivalent.

Must Complete and pass Telemetry Monitoring Course. Continuing competency required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability