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Telemetry Assistant

Samaritan Health Services

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCorvallis, OR

    Description

    • 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.
    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      • 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.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
      • CNA, EMT or Paramedic preferred.
      • Prior medical experience preferred.
      • GSR PCU 2S:
        • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • 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.
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      • 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)

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