Lead Cardiac Monitor Specialist - Nights

* Participate in orientation, counseling and evaluation.
* Monitor employee clinical education and competency.
* Assist in disciplinary action; observe, document, report
* Provide direct and immediate employee feedback
* Coach employees on best practices
* Clinical and technical telemetry subject matter expert for staff on-duty.  + Initial point of contact for troubleshooting equipment, network issues, clinical issues, and downtime
* Ensure patient care assignments are based on patient needs and staff competency, and telemetry census
* Assist with ensuring that appropriate numbers of competent staff are available to meet patient care needs.  + Assume primary responsibility for staffing issues; escalate to CTU Manager, as indicated  + Coordinate meal breaks to maximize efficiency and telemetry coverage
* Mediate intra- and inter-departmental disputes; escalate as necessary
* Participate in departmental goal planning: development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, revision
* Delegate tasks, as needed
* Ensure compliance with all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines and participate in corporate/departmental safety and quality activities.
* Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of policy and procedures in accordance with current internal and external standards.
* Minimum of 18 months current cardiac telemetry experience required.
* Advanced arrhythmia recognition and basic 12 lead EKG interpretations required.
* Leadership and/or training experience preferred.
* Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Flexibility and dedication to team environment.
* Experience with Microsoft Office.
* Preferred knowledge of telemetry software and electronic medical record systems.
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