| Location | Chambersburg, PA |
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Specifics
Interprets patients EKG pattern.
Adjustments to rhythm alarms made in collaboration with bedside nurse.
Works closely with bedside nurse as medication adjustments are being implemented.
Communicates in a timely manner any aberrancies or arrhythmias to the primary RN and/or Resource Nurse, recognizing the significance of the interpretation and need for appropriate intervention.
Completes rhythm competencies as required and by due date.
Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in telemetry log book. Identifying PR, QRS and QT intervals.
Print and interpret rhythm strips, legibly documents rhythm change or new occurrence and notify nursing personnel.
Ensure alarms are on and properly set at all times.
Responds appropriately to emergent rhythms.
Verifies correct patient information is entered into central monitor system to assure accuracy for recording rhythms
Maintains equipment operation and reports any malfunction to bio med department immediately
Completes assignments before end of shift, communicates outstanding issues to the next shift for follow up.
Able to communicate with the clinicians as requested.
Provides thorough reports of patient rhythm activity to the bedside nurse and/or resource nurse during intershift handoff.
Provides verbal report to oncoming monitor tech.
Maintains a safe environment in department for all parties
Demonstrates good hand washing techniques
Wears ID badge at chest level at all times
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned