Virtual Monitor Technician II - Remote Telemetry Unit- FT (Roanoke, VA, US, 24015)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary **This position is located in Roanoke, VA at
Carilion Clinic Parkview. - This position is not a work from
position** This position is eligible for a bonus when successful
candidate meets applicable guidelines This position is full time
working the day/evening/night shift with every other weekend and
rotating holidays **This is an entry level position; no experience
needed or required. - We will provide training!** If you want to
learn more about being a Virtual Monitor Tech at Carilion or hear
testimonials from current Virtual Monitor Techs, please watch this
. This position contributes to the mission of Carilion Clinic by
providing cardiac monitoring and virtual sitting services for
patients cared for at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The
clinical operation of centralized telemetry takes place 24/7/365 at
the Virtual Operations Center, designed to assist nurses and
physicians in providing quality patient care. The virtual
monitoring technician works with a diverse team of specialized
technicians in this remote patient-centered care environment. The
virtual monitoring technician II is primarily responsible for 1-the
continuous ECG monitoring of patients cardiac rhythm by: responding
to all alarms detected; identifying cardiac arrhythmias; reporting
significant events; tracking patient activities; documenting
abnormalities; and producing cardiac rhythm reports, and
2-secondarily, may perform continuous video monitoring of patients
for any potential safety risks, and providing immediate
intervention via direct communication into the patient room as well
as to unit nursing staff.
- Assures continuity of patient care. -
- Responds to all monitoring alarms, Identifies abnormalities,
interprets cardiac arrhythmias, triages actionable events,
evaluates trends, notifies the nurse according to alarm management
protocols, adjusts alarm parameters per procedural guidelines, and
documents significant occurrences for the medical record.
- Ensures safe patient monitoring by: ensuring alarms are kept on
with appropriate limits in accordance with Clinical Alarm
Standards; responding immediately to life-threatening arrhythmias
notifying the appropriate response team within 1 minute;
recognizing changes in ST segments, QT intervals, SpO2 waveforms,
and BP measurements immediately communicating abnormal findings to
the nurse; following Leads Off protocol documenting patients
whereabouts throughout the monitoring period. Continuously observes
cardiac monitor and patient status for assigned Cardiac monitored
patients.
- -Interprets cardiac rhythm with strips at defined intervals and
documents in Electronic Medical Record per departmental
policy.
- Documents any changes in rhythm with strips and reports
immediately reports changes to licensed staff.
- Maintains shift documentation, keeps monitoring team informed
of patient's cardiac rhythm activities, provides unit hand-off
report before leaving the monitoring station.
- Provides virtual observation of identified at-risk patients
under the supervision of a registered nurse, with the primary
purpose of keeping the patient safe.
- Provides verbal redirection to patients as needed.
- Documents in the electronic medical record per policy,
procedure, and guidelines.
- Notifies appropriate inpatient staff, in real time, of changes
in patient condition or behavior, accidents, incidents, or any
other observed events of concern.
- Actively observes and maintains an uninterrupted line of sight
with the patient at all times.
- Maintains patient safety at all times. Minimum Qualifications
Education: HS diploma or equivalent education required. -
Experience: One year of related experience preferred. Licensure,
certification, and/or registration: Cardiac rhythm analysis
technician (CRAT) offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing
International preferred. Cardiac Monitoring course or successfully
challenge (if eligible). Must successfully complete Annual Cardiac
Monitor Assessment. AHA BLS-HCP required within 60 days of hire. -
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal,
communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully
complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must
complete Basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing and
spreadsheet software preferred. ***Note: This job description is
only meant to be a representative summary of the major
responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents
of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related
tasks other than those stated in this description. Our Values Below
are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our
team members: Collaboration: Working together with purpose to
achieve shared goals. Commitment: - -Unwavering in our quest for
exceptional quality and service. Compassion: - -Putting heart into
everything we do. Courage: - -Doing what's right for our patients
without question. Curiosity: - -Fostering creativity and innovation
in our pursuit of excellence. Requisition Number: 97973 -
Employment Status: Full time - Location: Park View - Shift:
Day/Evening/Night - Shift Details: EOW Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.org For more information,
contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. This is Carilion
Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration
is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven
health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team
that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of
award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3
NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty
physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make
your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a
difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are
kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Equal
Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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