U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) (Telemetry Monitor Technician)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) (Telemetry Monitor Technician)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Summary
The incumbent will be assigned to Patient Care Service and is under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit (B4/B5). The Telemetry Technician at this level is responsible for skilled continuous comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the patient cardiac monitoring system for patients requiring telemetry, as assigned.
Duties
Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the telemetry and vital signs monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN.
Report rhythm changes, arrhythmias, vital signs outside of set parameters to the assigned RN caring for the patient.
Review previous shift's rhythm strips for shift history and reviews patient information on CPRS upon admission to review telemetry orders and parameters in order to prevent any delay in placing a patient on ordered telemetry and to ensure accuracy of ordered parameters for monitoring.
Track each monitored patient throughout each shift, documents ECG interpretation per patient requirements and policy.
Independently take corrective actions, including reapplication of electrodes on patients, and set alarm parameters as ordered.
Knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their effects are understood.
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability.
Work Schedule : Varies, must accept all shifts
Telework : Not available
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship
Skill Knowledge and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations, Parkinson’s disease, structural defects, and scar tissue.
Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.
Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.
Certification
No certification is required; desirable that employees at this level have BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Preferred Experience
Must have documented monitor experience in an Acute Care setting.
Physical Requirements
This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test, and other medical related requirements.
Education and additional information removed for brevity.
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role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Summary
The incumbent will be assigned to Patient Care Service and is under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit (B4/B5). The Telemetry Technician at this level is responsible for skilled continuous comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the patient cardiac monitoring system for patients requiring telemetry, as assigned.
Duties
Knowledgeable and independently functions in the use of the telemetry and vital signs monitoring equipment and works in collaboration with the unit RN.
Report rhythm changes, arrhythmias, vital signs outside of set parameters to the assigned RN caring for the patient.
Review previous shift's rhythm strips for shift history and reviews patient information on CPRS upon admission to review telemetry orders and parameters in order to prevent any delay in placing a patient on ordered telemetry and to ensure accuracy of ordered parameters for monitoring.
Track each monitored patient throughout each shift, documents ECG interpretation per patient requirements and policy.
Independently take corrective actions, including reapplication of electrodes on patients, and set alarm parameters as ordered.
Knowledge of standard medical terminology as well as common diseases and their effects are understood.
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of the use of the continuous virtual care platform with audio and visual capability.
Work Schedule : Varies, must accept all shifts
Telework : Not available
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship
Skill Knowledge and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.
Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations, Parkinson’s disease, structural defects, and scar tissue.
Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.
Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation.
Certification
No certification is required; desirable that employees at this level have BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Preferred Experience
Must have documented monitor experience in an Acute Care setting.
Physical Requirements
This position requires to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test, and other medical related requirements.
Education and additional information removed for brevity.
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