Crozer Keystone Health System Looking for Transport Telemetry Technician at Chester Pennsylvania United States Full Time

Position Summary :

To transport patients safely throughout the Medical Center

Performs duties in support of the Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner

Accountabilities / Criteria

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Interpret cardiac rhythms, including slow, fast, and abnormal heart rhythms on the transport cardiac

monitoring equipment

Critically analyze a patient situation and appropriately respond within the scope of practice

Accountabilities / Criteria

Moving stable cardiac patient (Handoff) RN to RN in-between studies Moving a stable

rhythm patient that has normal heart rate and rhythm back to the patients baseline

Transports patients by stretcher and wheelchair between their rooms and other service areas

of the Medical Center

Assists nursing personnel (Passport) to prepare patients for transports, including moving

and positioning patients

Inspects stretchers and wheelchairs for readiness and cleanliness before and after patient

transport (assigned stretcher)

Participates in the training of new personnel

Willing and readily, assist all internal and external customers as needed, looking beyond

individual scope of service

Interacts with co-workers, Medical Center staff and supervisors in a courteous, professional and

service oriented manner Communicates in a positive, helpful and friendly manner at all times,

using appropriate body language, eye contact and tone of voice Maintains constructive

relationships at all times

Signing in and out patients

Speaks on the telephone in a courteous and professional manner

Recognizes and performs task to be completed and / or services to be provided

Participates in quality monitoring activities

Attends staff meetings and weekly huddles

Accountabilities / Criteria

Demonstrates the correct use of patient transport equipment (oxygen tanks, wheel chairs,

stretchers, etc)

Completes assignments in a timely manner(standard move time)

Responds appropriately to emergency situations, including Rapid Response (In-patient)

when indicated

Obtain and maintain current BLS certification

Indicates the essential functions of this position

The above statements are intended to describe the most frequently performed duties of the job Other related duties may

be assigned

Job Requirements

Education and Training :

High school graduation or equivalent

Successfully complete and pass a two-day transport telemetry course that includes classroom and skill validation (Individuals with EMS background may test out)

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements :

Moderate physical effort : lift / carry up to – lbs

Mostly standing / walking

Occasional kneeling / crouching

Frequent reaching

Frequently moves / lifts equipment / supplies

Manual dexterity

Occasional stooping / bending

Frequently handles / lifts / pushes patients

Visual acuity of / in at least one eye (with / without correction)

Working Conditions :

Chemicals, cleaning agents, Infections / contagious diseases, Emergencies / crisis situations

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk :

Category II Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues, but may at times

have unplanned exposure

Protective Equipment :

Eye protection

Face protection

Mask

Medical gloves, non-sterile

Medical gloves, sterile

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