• Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in patient's chart each shift; alert nursing personnel of rhythm changes or new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
• Accountable for alarm limit settings on the monitors
• Follow policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems
• Compile new and current charts; enter patient information on chart and Kardex
• Perform clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
• Answer telephone and intercom, take messages and communicate information to appropriate person; call and follow-up with consultants
• Assist visitors on the nursing units

Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.

Licenses/Certification:

Current CPR certification.

Completion of Telemetry Training

Experience:

None

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