Monitor Tech/Unit Secty PRN
| Facility | Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski |
| Location | Pulaski, TN |
| Career Area | Nursing - Patient Support |
| Job ID | #7415-3321 |
Description:
Under the direct supervision of the manager and/or shift charge nurse performs general clerical and communication duties in accordance with hospital policy, procedures, and standard of care. Is responsible for observing monitors for cardiac rhythms. Identifying rhythm, printing strips per policy and measuring strips. Assist with observing CareView bed monitors and ensuring rails are placed for fall-risk patients. Reports episodes of patients attempting to get up unassisted to nursing staff as noted via the CareView monitor. Uses the nurse call system to communicate with patients, families, and staff.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree preferred.
Previous Hospital experience preferred.
Completion of a course in medical terminology preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree preferred.
Previous Hospital experience preferred.
Completion of a course in medical terminology preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Previous healthcare experience as a CNT/LPN/EMT/EMT-P preferred.
Previous healthcare experience as a CNT/LPN/EMT/EMT-P preferred.
Required Skills
Must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must possess good computer skills and must be able to remain professional with a positive attitude under stressful conditions and multiple demands.
Must be able to use a multi-line phone system as well as learn to use a nurse/patient communication system.
Medical clerical experience and medical terminology preferred.
Experience in monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms preferred.
Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
Must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must possess good computer skills and must be able to remain professional with a positive attitude under stressful conditions and multiple demands.
Must be able to use a multi-line phone system as well as learn to use a nurse/patient communication system.
Medical clerical experience and medical terminology preferred.
Experience in monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms preferred.
Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
Required Skills
BLS - current or must be obtained within 90 days from date of hire.
Basic arrhythmia course must be completed within 90 days from date of hire.
BLS - current or must be obtained within 90 days from date of hire.
Basic arrhythmia course must be completed within 90 days from date of hire.