Location: Traverse City,MI, USA
Please note: Earlier start date is available if candidate can be credentialed sooner! Prior experience with electrocardiograms or in some related medical field required. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of patients' telemetry tracings to determine changes in timing intervals, artifact, dysrhythmia and/or ST segment changes and brings it to the attention of the charge nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement. Performs routine telemetry duties including: Admitting, transferring and discharging patients Obtains, records and interprets admission rhythm strip Obtaining routine rhythm strips Monitors appropriate alarms Maintains patient rhythm/alarm documentation Observe report and record patient rhythm changes Sets up and maintains appropriate monitoring of all patients Maintains appropriate supplies to telemetry area Maintains unit quality control checks for unit as assigned Maintains a general knowledge and awareness of cardiac procedures and medications specific to the department. Shift: Nights, 7p-7a, 36 hrs/wk Weekends: EOW On-call: No Holidays: Rotation Patient ratio: 5:1 Required certs: BLS