Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for providing constant surveillance identification of cardiac rhythms for patients on remote monitoring. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for providing constant surveillance identification of cardiac rhythms for patients on remote monitoring. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Identifies and documents cardiac rhythms.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Performs electrode site care.
• Assures proper functioning of all monitoring equipment and promotes cost effectiveness in the department through appropriate utilization of equipment and supplies.
• Ongoing training and review of patient monitors.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• 0-1 years EKG monitoring

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• HEART SAVER - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write & understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to maintain level of professionalism in interactions.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and routine hospital operation.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials; Exposure to high levels of noise.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situation.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Work Experience:

EKG monitoring

Certifications:

HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.