Description
Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes
pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We
are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four
surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private
rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of
primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home
to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether
it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it
is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of duties connected with cardiac rhythms displayed monitor
screens. Reads, interprets, and relays pertinent information regarding the
cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
* Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
Essential Functions:
* Monitors electrocardiogram continuously, identifies and interprets cardiac
rhythms, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to nursing
staff.
* Supports the unit monitoring and evaluation process to improve patient
outcome. Provides frontline electronic medical record order entry support for
physicians and staff.
* Monitors electronic medical records throughout the day and addresses concerns
with the registered nurse as necessary.
* Assists with admission and discharge process. Documents physician progress
notes are ready in chart.
* Maintains Central Electrocardiogram (EKG) Telemetry Monitoring system for
Direct Observation Unit.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit
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E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read
the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents
therein.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.