CNA Telemetry Tech

Where You’ll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

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