Unit Associate / Nursing Assistant / Monitor Technician, Unit Associate / Nursing Assistant / Monitor Technician, FT, Nights, Telemetry

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary:

Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required. Monitors cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment. Interprets basic cardiac rhythms, common dysrhythmia and monitor mechanical malfunctions. Reads, interprets and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support. Keeps unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Assists with nursing care.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

* Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

* One year's relevant experience: Preferred

* Cardiac Rhythm Recognition coursework: Preferred

* Critical Care Dysrhythmia electrocardiogram (EKG) coursework: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association certification: Required

* Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred

* Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred

Essential Functions:

* Monitors electrocardiogram (EKG) continuously, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to physician.

* Performs a variety clerical duties including routing patient reports. Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and holter monitor replacements in a variety of settings.

* Maintains equipment including cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, phototherapy lights, mist tents and Dinamap.

* Checks patient supplies, i.e., telemetry batteries, electrodes, pouches, etc., weekly and orders when necessary.

* Assists physicians in the Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiovascular Department. Assists with nursing care (e.g., code nine, emergency situations, administration of medications, evaluation of patient condition, etc.).

* 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.