Telemonitor Technician Lead - Days

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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri. You will either work five 8-hour shifts 7a-3:30pm or three 12-hour shifts from 7a-7p based on department needs.

Lead position does require 3 years' Telemetry Tech experience.

Job Summary:

Ensures continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms by observing cardiac monitors; maintains all records and reports of rhythm strips in accordance with the established nursing standards and procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and provides input to leadership team regarding supply stock levels/equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with orientation/cross-training of new personnel on the unit. Acts as a mentor and/or resource person to new or developing employees. Maintains and enhances arrhythmia analysis skills by participation in education activities. Provides input regarding personal or unit educational needs.
• Handles and operates cardiac monitors, printers, and other equipment properly and carefully as recommended in user’s manual, with the ability to recognize and report wear or malfunction.
• Operates central monitor/work station and accessories in a competent manner. Utilizes varied functions and capabilities of central monitor station equipment by successfully completing orientation checklist. Utilizes automated processes and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently. Assists with general clerical duties as needed.
• Provides immediate information to nursing personnel of change in cardiac monitor status. Notifies charge nurse, and follows established policy, if nurse does not immediately place patient back on monitor.
• Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Department:

3014000128 DePaul Monitor Techs

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• 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. 

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