Job Description

Position Summary Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Cardiac Telemetry Unit cares for post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring and those with unstable cardiac conditions that demand close heart monitoring. Cardiac Tele also takes patients from critical care when patient volumes exceed ICU beds. The Cardiac Telemetry Unit it is excellent place for anyone looking to gain experience with cardiac patients. It is an invaluable starting point for anyone wishing to one day work in Coronary Care Unit, Cardiovascular ICU, or the Cath Lab. Position Summary:

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours

and PRN with established protocols.

• Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.
• Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.
• Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
• Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.
• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.
• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.
• Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as

necessary.

• Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards. •Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Responsibilities

• Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.
• Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction and

minimal foot traffic.

• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.
• Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.
• Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all

times.

• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Monitor Tech Education/Training: High School Graduate or equivalent Successful completion of EKG class; must successfully complete EKG Class in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit. Alabama Hospital Association BLS Required; must successfully complete BLS training in in New Employee Orientation/Clinical Training, within first week of employment, and prior to going to assigned unit. Baptist Health

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Relief, Local area, Shift work,

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