Telemetry Technician - Safety Sensitive in Batesville, Arkansas at White River Medical Center (Health System)

Job Summary
To provide patient care under the direction of an RN in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of White River Medical Center and contribute to overall facility and unit improvement

Qualifications:

Certification as a Nursing Assistant: BLS, High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Position Responsibilities:

Job Knowledge/Productivity

Maintains clean, stocked and organized rooms and work environment

Responds appropriately to urgent and emergent situations

Properly and safely operates and manages equipment

Compliance with Fall Precautions and Infection Prevention Protocols

Ability to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner

Communications

Appropriately and clearly communicates to charge nurse, physicians and co-workers

Treats all other staff, patients and families with respect and dignity

Maintains a positive attitude.

Notifies nurse of any findings out of normal range

Verifies with charge nurse when leaving unit

Dependability/Initiative

Work and documentation is accurate and complete

Appropriate scanning of supplies and patient arm bands

Education/Development

Present at staff meetings and in-services

Completes unit meetings and posted education

Hospital/Departmental Policies and Procedures

Promotes the mission, vision and values of WRMC

Represents the organization in a professional and positive manner

Follows WRMC Standard of Behavior

Guest Relations

At all times maintains patient privacy and abides by HIPPA

Appropriate telephone and call light etiquette

AIDET when approaching patients

Patient Care

Follows appropriate process for admitting a new ICU patient

Monitors all alarms and call lights promptly and appropriately

Assists with meals, bathing, ADL and any other patient care measures required

Monitors temperatures, weights, I&O and accu-checks as ordered and assist with any other required patient monitoring and document appropriately

Assists with any patient transfers and discharges

Performs purposeful rounding on patients, complete PCT worksheet and document on white boards

Attendance

Punctual arrival for scheduled shift and present for shift huddle

Abides by dress code policy

Wears proper identification

Follows and understands policies

Essentials:

Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.

Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.