Weekend Remote Telemetry Jobs in Mobile, AL (NOW HIRING)

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• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
• Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned.
• Provides visual and auditory observation of remote telemetry monitoring equipment for patients located in the nursing unit or intensive care unit.
• Recognizes and interprets basic ECO rhythms.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds according to protocol.
• Programs computerized equipment through digital manipulation setting alarm limits according to physician orders/protocol.
• Maintains alarms at all times
• Prints strips per policy.
• Maintains equipment and verifies proper working order .
• Sits for long periods of time observing monitors. Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care/essential functions.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when: Moving or positioning patients while applying electrodes or when moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential functions
• Enters requests on computer for unit maintenance and repair.
• Schedules and coordinates diagnostic procedures and continued care/follow up appointments.
• Participates in orienta1ion of new personnel.
• Maintains adequate level of telemetry stock supplies via computer ordering.
• Utilizes a personal computer or terminal lo access the Hospital Information System.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone.
• Responds to overhead pages
• Verbally reports any variation of patient's normal rhythm to appropriate nurse promptly via person/telephone/microphone
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation:
• Maintains a written log on each patient
• Submits patient charges for telemetry monitoring in a timely and efficient manner.
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict,
• Cooperates, helps others and improves Ille performance of the unit
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements.
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job.
• Assists team members to complete tasks at hand.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Adolescent, Adults, Geriatric
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.