Telemetry Runner - FT

Additional Information About the Role Are you looking for a career as a Telemetry Runner ? Look no further than Barnes Jewish Hospital! As a Telemetry Runner at Barnes Jewish Hospital , you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Schedule Full-Time | 36 hours per week (3, 12s) Every other weekend & rotating holidays Day shift: 11am-11pm Benefits Eligible Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained monitor technicians observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides support to the Tech II located at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Telemetry distribution center to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of telemetry monitoring equipment and department specific information. Collaborates with monitoring technicians to verify correct attachment and receipt of telemetry signal while at the patient's bedside. Responsible for delivery and maintenance of inventory, including inventory storage, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities Promptly and accurately delivers telemetry monitoring equipment to divisions throughout Barnes Jewish Hospital. Responsible for obtaining signatures verifying receipt of equipment by division staff. Organize and delivers nightly print-outs of ECG strips by patient/room and division. Maintains high level of accuracy and professionalism while initiating telemetry monitoring with the delivery and attachment of telemetry monitoring equipment. Demonstrates knowledge with the ECG monitoring system to ensure correct sectors are viewable, verifying monitoring of correct patient with correct room and correct box assignment. Initiates contact with monitoring technicians to verify correct attachment, correct patient/room/box number and to verify signal strength at central monitoring station located on the hospital unit. Performing troubleshooting steps needed to maintain signal prior to leaving hospital division and as needed throughout the shift. Collaborates with the Tech II to complete the tracking and maintenance of inventory, including storage, troubleshooting of faulty equipment and disinfecting procedures. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Experience Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained monitor technicians observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition Role Purpose Provides support to the Tech II located at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Telemetry distribution center to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of telemetry monitoring equipment and department specific information. Collaborates with monitoring technicians to verify correct attachment and receipt of telemetry signal while at the patient's bedside. Responsible for delivery and maintenance of inventory, including inventory storage, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities Promptly and accurately delivers telemetry monitoring equipment to divisions throughout Barnes Jewish Hospital. Responsible for obtaining signatures verifying receipt of equipment by division staff. Organize and delivers nightly print-outs of ECG strips by patient/room and division. Maintains high level of accuracy and professionalism while initiating telemetry monitoring with the delivery and attachment of telemetry monitoring equipment. Demonstrates knowledge with the ECG monitoring system to ensure correct sectors are viewable, verifying monitoring of correct patient with correct room and correct box assignment. Initiates contact with monitoring technicians to verify correct attachment, correct patient/room/box number and to verify signal strength at central monitoring station located on the hospital unit. Performing troubleshooting steps needed to maintain signal prior to leaving hospital division and as needed throughout the shift. Collaborates with the Tech II to complete the tracking and maintenance of inventory, including storage, troubleshooting of faulty equipment and disinfecting procedures. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Experience