Telemetry Technician-Huntley Part-time Nights

Yritys: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Työnkuva: Osa-aikainen

Job Description
This position works 12 hour shifts from 7pm to 7am with every other weekend commitment and a vacation rotation.
The Telemetry Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Performs telemetry monitoring to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
Responsibilities: 
Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered.
Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed.
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.