CNA/Telemetry Tech

Where You’ll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

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

Schedule:  Full time (night)