Telemetry Assistant
- 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)
- Rarely