About this role
Piedmont Medical Network is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Piedmont Medical Network, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match • Generous paid time off • Career development and continuing education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Performs basic patient cardiac rhythm assessments, identifies deviations, and documents responses to rhythm change interventions.
• Able to interpret normal and abnormal rhythms, able to recognize artifact; Identifies and prioritizes problems according to the patients’ assessed needs and ensures patient rhythm strips are re-assessed in accordance with needs and standards. • Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring lead based on patient presentation • Records and saves cardiac rhythm strips at start of every shift and every four hours or as needed and during emergencies • Works with team during both admissions and transfers to maintain monitored status; obtains baseline data within ten minutes of admission or return to unit • Posts telemetry strips on patient records in an accurate and timely fashion; assures 100% accuracy with patient identification protocols when posting strips and other patient information in the medical records. • Performs related duties as required.
Required:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. • Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: • American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire. • Successful annual completion of Basic Rhythm Competency.
Preferred:
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of job-related experience preferred.