Cardiac Rehab Monitor Tech Jefferson

Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, provides continuous surveillance of telemetry patients in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Assures proper procedures regarding telemetry monitoring are followed. Follows established policies and procedures for documenting and reporting patient information.

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care and a safe environment.

Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
• Continuously and attentively monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, accurately interpreting and communicating baseline variations to Registered Nurse.
• Collects data and documents interpreted rhythms and significant events during shift. Completes required reporting.
• Maintains equipment and assists with application, return, and troubleshooting, escalating according to established procedures if necessary.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

• Education
  - Required High School Diploma/GED
• Experience
  - Preferred 1 year Previous telemetry and/or patient care experience preferred
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  - Required Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Health Information Documentation
  - Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. (THNU
  0290)
• Patient Safety
  - Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks. (THNU
  0300)
• Life Support
  - Knowledge of the process taken to restore and maintain essential physiological functions, and the ability to apply these processes in a patient care situation. (THNU
  0320)
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. (I0960)
• Licenses and Certifications
  - Required BLS
  - Basic Life Support AHA
  - American Heart Association
• Licenses and Certifications
  - Preferred TC
  - Telemetry Certified
  - National Telemetry Association
• Salary Range $17.00 to $22.98 Hourly
• The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications.
• This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
• Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular Employee

Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address 18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers;

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