About this opportunity
Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley lists this CNA Telemetry Tech opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Where You'll Work
OrthoColorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital and is designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With such a specialized facility and team of experts, we have the utmost in experience and understanding of the needs of orthopedic patients meaning better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and a reduced risk of infection or complications. Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, OrthoColorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and CommonSpirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge and experience in their orthopedic specialties and subspecialties. Having a team with a focused background and years of experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our CNA/Telemetry Tech, you will provide direct and indirect nursing care under RN direction while continuously monitoring patients on telemetry, all in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Every day you will interpret and record ECG rhythms, report pertinent changes to appropriate personnel, ensure accurate reports and error reconciliation, and troubleshoot equipment problems. As a CNA, you will also perform direct patient care tasks, demonstrating your commitment to our mission.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong CNA clinical skills, expertise in ECG rhythm interpretation, meticulous attention to detail for reporting and error reconciliation, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and communicate effectively with the nursing team.
Responsible for observation and documentation of patient's cardiac rhythm: every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and on each new patient as they are placed on telemetry.
RN to cosign patient's documented rhythm. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.
Promptly responds to all monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy. Documents all communication to caregivers.
Ensures all patients on telemetry are connected to central monitor and alarms are appropriately set.
Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed and reports findings promptly to Registered Nurse. Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
Promptly answers call lights and responds to patient needs. Reports patient status changes and needs to Registered Nurse accurately and in a timely manner.
Job Requirements
Required High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Certified Nurse Assistant from State of Employment
Preferred Graduate of Nursing Assistant Program
Six (6) months previous CNA experience
Previous telemetry experience
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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