Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Monitor Tech Unit Coordinator 3 Tele in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
* 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred *
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests. Ability to provide continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns of patients on telemetry and reports significant information to appropriate nursing personnel; Functions within a designated hospital area to assist nursing personnel in the close observation in the monitoring of patients.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
High School Diploma/GED
Required Licensure and Certifications
BLS
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good written/oral communication skills
Completion of PCA II orientation/training CBO checkoff
Demonstrate knowledge in the area of EKG interpretation through the following :
A) Dysrhythmia Rhythm Interpretation Exam.
B) Successfully complete the Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
PREFERRED Qualifications
One (1) year direct patient care experience
Pay Range
$17.04 - $23.43 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.