Telemetry Technician
2 months ago
Job Description
Flowers Hospital - Caring for you as Family
Status: PRN
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About us: Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care for the Wiregrass community. We believe in the power of people to create great care. Our mission statement of 'Caring for you as Family' is something we take to heart when caring for our community. Flowers Hospital was opened in 1950 by Dr. Paul Flowers serving as our lead example in caring for others. Today we are 1,350 healthcare professionals strong. We are a major referral center for the Tri-State area of south Alabama, southwest Georgia and northwest Florida. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
Job Summary: The Intensive Care Technician (ICT) is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The ICT also functions in a dual role with responsibilities for observation of the cardiac monitors. The ICT should assist with CPR and routine clerical duties as needed to accomplish patient care and maintain permanent records. The ICT is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer.
Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Patient care and/or EKG interpretation experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Must Maintain current BLS certification