Telemetry Assistant

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Provides supervision of monitors on the telemetry unit. Enhances patient safety and reduces sentinel events through the timely reporting of rhythm changes to the RN. Covers monitoring and clerical duties.

The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• Successful completion of ECG Monitoring class required within one (1) month of hire.
• CNA, EMT or Paramedic preferred.
• Prior medical experience preferred.

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

• Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)

• Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)

• Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)

• Continually
  (67 – 100% of the time)

• CLIMB - STAIRS

• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

• KNEEL (on knees)

• SIT

• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

• SQUAT Repetitive

• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

• REACH - Upward

• PULL (0-20 pounds force)

• STAND

• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

• ROTATE TRUNK Standing

• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

• FINGER DEXTERITY

• PINCH Fingers

• STAND

• BEND FORWARD at waist

• REACH - Forward

• GRASP Hand/Fist

• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)