Telemetry Tech AdventHealth Dade City

Location Address: 13100 Fort King Rd, Dade City, FL 33525

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• Only hospital in East and Central Pasco to earn Accreditation in Atrial Fibrillation in 2018 by the American College of Cardiology
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2019 by Healthgrades
• Earned Get With the Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus TS Quality Achievement Award 2018 by American Heart/Stroke Association

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Observes monitors closely.  Informs Registered Nurse of changes and records changes as they occur.
• Posts, analyses, and documents strips every 8 hours and PRN.
• Uses pager system and nurse call system competently.
• Keeps patient log up to date including admissions, transfers, non-telemetry, discharge and vacant bed status.

What You Will Need:

• Must pass hospital EKG proficiency exam
• High Scholl Diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire

Job Summary:

Provides indirect patient care in the critical care setting.  Recognizes and communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers about changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm.  Responds quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s cardiac rhythm.  Communicates with nursing staff and physicians in a timely and professional manner.  Performs general clerical duties as assigned, placing consults and calls to the physicians, facilitating patient flow through the admission, discharge and transfer process.   Maintains patient records, appropriate forms and files and office supplies for the department.  Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities in the critical care areas.  Works collaboratively with colleagues and nursing leadership to create a work environment that emphasizes learning rather than blame.  Assists in promoting an atmosphere where the critical care staff can openly discuss process improvements and systems corrections without fear of reprisal.