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Responsibilities
- Observe and interpret heart monitor rhythm strips and EKGs for patients on Telemetry units.
- Document arrhythmias and report findings immediately to the Registered Nurse, unit, or rapid response team.
- Run rhythm strips for each patient at the start of the shift and whenever rhythm changes occur.
- Perform EKGs on patients as needed.
- Update patient records in Meditech and place EKG strips in patient charts.
- Clean and maintain EKG machines and heart monitors.
- Alert appropriate personnel when equipment requires maintenance or repair.
- Monitor up to 40 patients simultaneously during a shift.
- Notify the unit in the event of lead failure.
- Troubleshoot central monitor malfunctions.
- Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, including checking vital signs.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Collect and process specimens.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Maintain medical inventory in treatment areas.
- Pursue continuing medical education.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safety, emergency, and infection control policies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification.
- Basic Arrhythmia Class with Certificate.
- EKG certification.
- 1 year of experience.
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Multi-tasking.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Knowledge of hospital equipment.
- Computer software proficiency.
- Aseptic technique.
- Infection control.
Location
- Westchester, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
- Ardsley, NY
- Dobbs Ferry, NY
- Irvington, NY
Experience Level
- 1 year experience required
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
About the Company
- St. John's Riverside Hospital is a comprehensive network of medical professionals serving the Westchester community.
- Founded in the 1890s with a strong foundation in nursing and community service.
- Home to the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area.
Equal Opportunity
- St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classifications.