MONITOR TECH (PRN DAYS) MAIN HOSPITAL

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
o    PTO
o    Retirement Matching
o    Tuition reimbursement
o    Discount programs
o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o    Identity Theft Protection
o    Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

To observe the arrhythmia computer and notify the appropriate personnel of rhythm changes. To maintain a record of the patient’s cardiac rhythm. To transcribe medical plan of care, maintain work environment and communicate nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program within 90 days of hire.
3. BLS within 90 days of hire.
4. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) initial certification within one year of employment; certification required bi-annually. 

Workplace Experience:
Critical Care Patient Care Delivery Preferred

Equipment and Skills Training:
Network Computer System; GE Telemetry Units and Arrhythmia Computer; Fax; Copier; Multi-line Phone; Pneumatic Tube System; MediTech OE System.

Physical Environment:
Ten Bed Critical Care Unit with thirty-two telemetry units.

Physical Effort:

1. Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
2. Able to sit up to twelve hours.
3. Able to observe CRT screen for up to twelve hours.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Interpret cardiac rhythms/maintain telemetry records
2. Notify appropriate person of rhythm changes.
3. Initiate and organize patient’s medical record.
4. Process physician’s order.
5. Documents accurately and timely.
6. Organize and maintain work area/ plan for discharge and post-discharge needs.
7. Notify appropriate departments of equipment failure.
8. Receive and direct incoming and outgoing information in a professional, courteous manner.
9. Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to assist the coordination and delivery of patient care in a timely manner/ assists in planning for discharge and post discharge needs
10. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. 
11. Maintains position specific qualifications/attends mandatory in-services.
12. Facilitate staff development and assists in orientation of new employees.