Travel RN - UnityPoint Health (OB)
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Telemetry Technician I
unitypoint· Cardiology/Telemetry Monit
About this role
Overview
Provides continuous surveillance of patient telemetry, accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and related parameters, documents findings per protocol, and promptly alerts the care team to significant changes. This role will also be expected to cross train as a Patient Care Technician. Refer to the Patient Care Technician job description for a full listing of those requirements.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence
- Have knowledge to accurately interpret, store, and print EKG rhythms from within an electronic platform.
- Support hospital operations by assisting in duties basic to the patient care technician (PCT) or unit secretary (US) role of patient care or clerical nature to support department operations. A specific duty may be the transport of non-controlled medications within the hospital.
- Adhere to infection prevention standards of care when cleaning and disinfecting portable telemetry monitors and accessories.
- Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills. This includes verbal communication with other health care providers regarding abnormal EKG rhythms which may or may not be life-threatening. This includes real-time electronic documentation communication within the EMR. This includes effective shift to shift handover communication, written and/or verbal.
- Embody principles Comfort Theory and C.A.R.E. (Comfort, Accountability, Relationship-centered, Evidence-based) professional practice model within the role.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Complete basic computer course for EMR functionality (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge)
- Must complete basic rhythms course within three (3) months from date of hire.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Telemetry Technician I position at unitypoint?
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Where is the Telemetry Technician I position at unitypoint located?
This Telemetry Technician I role at unitypoint is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Telemetry Technician I role at unitypoint full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Telemetry Technician I role in the Cardiology/Telemetry Monit department at unitypoint.
Which team or department does the Telemetry Technician I at unitypoint belong to?
This Telemetry Technician I position is part of the Cardiology/Telemetry Monit department at unitypoint. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Telemetry Technician I job at unitypoint posted?
This Telemetry Technician I position at unitypoint was posted on Jun 12, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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