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MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Stockbridge, GA. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $1913 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Springfield, IL. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $2253 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Hickory, NC. Shift: 3x12 hr days Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $1969 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Louisville, KY. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $2173 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Woonsocket, RI. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $2307 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Augusta, GA. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $1914 / Week
MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Degree from accredited nursing program
- BLS & ACLS Certifications
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Telemetry setting
- Other requirements to be determined by our client facility
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees
- Private housing or housing allowance
- Group Health insurance for you and your family
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
Duties Responsibilities
As part of the telemetry unit, Telemetry Nurses (RN) provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.
- Provide care for patients by comfortably connecting them to machines that measure blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, blood-oxygen level, and electrocardiogram information.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess any potential health problems and needs.
- Develop nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.
If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.
MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Key Words: Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Telemetry Nursing positions, Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse, Agency Nurse, EKG, Tele, Telemetry Contracts, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Tele Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, RN-Tele, Travel Nursing
*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.
About MedPro Healthcare Staffing:
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals experience the world on travel assignments. Our passionate team of recruiters are dedicated to finding travelers the space to evolve professionally while exploring from coast to coast. We are committed to an unwavering set of standards that translates into the extraordinary experiences of our healthcare professionals.
MedPro recruiters are equipped with emerging technology and resources that allow them to personalize each healthcare applicant’s journey. Our focus is placing travelers in environments that lend itself to a harmonious work-life balance in the places they’ve always dreamed of visiting. We’re experts in crafting the perfect blend of location, facility, and benefits to suite each traveler’s dreams.
Job Description Summary
The Respiratory Therapist II reports to the Therapy Manager. The Respiratory Therapist II provides a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to patients with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, respiratory treatments, and oxygen and specialty gases. The Therapist II possesses extensive patient assessment skills and performs at a high level in emergency situations.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000648 CHS - Pulmonary Function Testing Lab (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
30Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.Additional Job Description
Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
Work Experience: > or =2 years
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Emergency Care Center Technician Senior works with the RNs in the Emergency Room to provide care to patients. They have special skills beyond those of a basic Emergency Technician; for example, they can perform venipuncture, dress wounds, remove staples and sutures, and measure peak expiratory flow rate.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Gives basic care to patients in a compassionate manner.Takes and records the following vital signs and reports any change or abnormal findings to the RN: Temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.Gives the following treatments, maintaining respect for patient's privacy: weigh patient, test urine (acetone, sugar, blood), apply warm/cold compresses, apply ice caps, and care for the body after death.Collect specimens according to RN's instructions and to the procedure. Urine and stool specimens are labeled and taken to the lab. Also performs Accuchecks/blood sugar.Assists patients to and from the bathroom.Positions patients according to RN's instructions (fowler, semi-fowler, etc.) and changes position as frequently as ordered and using good body mechanics.Assists with stringing IVs under the direction of the Emergency Department nurse.Assumes certain nursing functions and responsibilities under the guidance of a Licensed nurse.Is responsible for the following in the admission of the patient: bringing the patient to the room from admitting or ER as needing; assisting the patient to bed and applying armband; obtaining and reporting to RN vital signs, height, weight, and history of allergies; assuring patient is comfortable and orientated to surroundings; and assisting RN with an initial interview.Is responsible for instructing and explaining the following in patient/family orientation: call signal, smoking policy, and side rail policy. Is responsible for the following inpatient discharge: helps patient collect personal belongings; takes patient per wheelchair to lobby or car; and removes all equipment from the room, cleans, and returns to SPD or a storage area.responsible for the following in transferring patients.Collects patient's personal belongings, assembles equipment to go with the patient, accompanies the patient to a new room, and stays with the patient until floor nurse enters the room.Is respectful to patient's right to privacy and confidentiality: knocks before entering the room, does not expose patient unnecessarily in giving care, closes the door when giving a treatment, and keeps patient information confidential.Answers call lights promptly and with a pleasant, helpful attitude.Observe the RN performing the following procedure and nursing functions. Then after a satisfactory return demonstration to the RN, the EDT may perform procedure and nursing functions independently, under the direction of the RN.Check restraints frequently to make sure the patient has not removed them or that they are neither too loose nor too tight. Obtains permission of RN before removing them for any reason.Notifies RN of any "beeping" infusion pumps. Checks fluid level in the bag and notifies RN when it is low.Notifies RN immediately if any swelling, redness, or if the patient complains of anything. Assembles IV equipment.without receiving instruction from the ER Nurse.Inserts Foley catheter using good technique and displaying proper knowledge about catheterizing patients.Assures that there is no pull on the catheter while giving care. Assures that there are no kinks in the catheter or loops that fall down below the level of urine in the drainage bag. Assists the RN in giving Foley catheter care. Collect specimens as instructed by RN.Is conscious of maintaining a sterile atmosphere by knowledge of sterile technique.Demonstrates proper cleansing and preparation of wounds. Can properly assist physicians with suture repairs.Can properly suction secretion/fluid from mouth, throat, and nose.Is knowledgeable in shock management by knowing properly apply pressure to a bleeding wound. Can properly apply pneumatic anti-shock trousers.Can properly apply cardiac monitor (EKG) leads.Can properly handle fractures and apply splints and slings as physician orders. Can fit the patient's crutches properly. Knows and utilizes proper body mechanics.Understand the importance of the "No Smoking" sign on the door. Replace the mask or cannula if they become displaced. If the tent is in use, ensure that the ends of the tent are tucked in at all times. Promptly reports to RN if the patient complains or looks like having difficulty breathing.Assists physician with application of casts and splints. Assumes position of the limb is maintained as instructed by RN. Notices swelling, coldness, redness, or discoloration of toes or fingers and reports to RN. Reports any bleeding through the cast or complaints of pain to the RN.Ensures side rails remain up and the patient remains in a bed after the pro-op medication is given.Applies anti-embolic hose appropriately and in the correct size.Assist in moving the patient to the stretcher.Safely performs surgical shaves and preparation of skin.Takes vital signs as requested by RN for post-op care. Assists with turning, coughing, and deep breathing as instructed by RN.Can properly perform EKGs.Performs phlebotomy skills.Contributes toward maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient and assumes certain responsibilities for the care and use of equipment.Ensures beds are in low position except when raised to give care and are locked at all times.Adheres to procedures for transferring patients to chairs, wheelchairs, and stretchers and in transporting patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.Ensures that the stretcher is locked.Ensures that there is a clear pathway from patient door to bedside at all times.Assists in maintaining a clean environment by practicing good hand washing.Adheres to isolation procedures.Reports condition of un-cleanliness on the unit to Shift Coordinator.Knows the use and operation of equipment he/she is required to use.Knows the care and location of all other equipment used on the unit.Uses supplies economically and only for the use intended.Knows how to stock and maintain equipment in the department.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Certification required.Experience
Two (2) years of patient care experience in an acute care hospital or EMT field/Emergency Care Setting required.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EMT license required.BLS required.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
Emergency Care Center Technician Senior works with the RNs in the Emergency Room to provide care to patients. They have special skills beyond those of a basic Emergency Technician;
for example, they can perform venipuncture, dress wounds, remove staples and sutures, and measure peak expiratory flow rate.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Gives basic care to patients in a compassionate manner.
Takes and records the following vital signs and reports any change or abnormal findings to the RN: Temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Gives the following treatments, maintaining respect for patient’s privacy: weigh patient, test urine (acetone, sugar, blood), apply warm/cold compresses, apply ice caps, and care for the body after death.
Collect specimens according to RN’s instructions and to the procedure. Urine and stool specimens are labeled and taken to the lab. Also performs Accuchecks/blood sugar.
Assists patients to and from the bathroom.
Positions patients according to RN’s instructions (fowler, semi-fowler, etc.) and changes position as frequently as ordered and using good body mechanics.
Assists with stringing IVs under the direction of the Emergency Department nurse.
Assumes certain nursing functions and responsibilities under the guidance of a Licensed nurse.
Is responsible for the following in the admission of the patient: bringing the patient to the room from admitting or ER as needing; assisting the patient to bed and applying armband; obtaining and reportingto RN vital signs, height, weight, and history of allergies; assuring patient is comfortable and orientated to surroundings; and assisting RN with an initial interview.
Is responsible for instructing and explaining the following in patient/family orientation: call signal, smoking policy, and side rail policy. Is responsible for the following inpatient discharge: helps patient collect personal belongings; takes patient per wheelchair to lobby or car; and removes all equipment from the room, cleans, and returns to SPD or a storage area.
responsible for the following in transferring patients.
Collects patient's personal belongings, assembles equipment to go with the patient, accompanies the patient to a new room, and stays with the patient until floor nurse enters the room.
Is respectful to patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality: knocks before entering the room, does not expose patient unnecessarily in giving care, closes the door when giving a treatment, and keeps patient information confidential.
Answers call lights promptly and with a pleasant, helpful attitude.
Observe the RN performing the following procedure and nursing functions. Then after a satisfactory return demonstration to the RN, the EDT may perform procedure and nursing functions independently, under the direction of the RN.
Check restraints frequently to make sure the patient has not removed them or that they are neither too loose nor too tight. Obtains permission of RN before removing them for any reason.
Notifies RN of any “beeping” infusion pumps. Checks fluid level in the bag and notifies RN when it is low.
Notifies RN immediately if any swelling, redness, or if the patient complains of anything. Assembles IV equipment.
without receiving instruction from the ER Nurse.
Inserts Foley catheter using good technique and displaying proper knowledge about catheterizing patients.
Assures that there is no pull on the catheter while giving care. Assures that there are no kinks in the catheter or loops that fall down below the level of urine in the drainage bag. Assists the RN in giving Foley catheter care. Collect specimens as instructed by RN.
Is conscious of maintaining a sterile atmosphere by knowledge of sterile technique.
Demonstrates proper cleansing and preparation of wounds. Can properly assist physicians with suture repairs.
Can properly suction secretion/fluid from mouth, throat, and nose.
Is knowledgeable in shock management by knowing properly apply pressure to a bleeding wound. Can properly apply pneumatic anti-shock trousers.
Can properly apply cardiac monitor (EKG) leads.
Can properly handle fractures and apply splints and slings as physician orders. Can fit the patient's crutches properly. Knows and utilizes proper body mechanics.
Understand the importance of the “No Smoking” sign on the door. Replace the mask or cannula if they become displaced. If the tent is in use, ensure that the ends of the tent are tucked in at all times. Promptly reports to RN if the patient complains or looks like having difficulty breathing.
Assists physician with application of casts and splints. Assumes position of the limb is maintained as instructed by RN. Notices swelling, coldness, redness, or discoloration of toes or fingers and reports to RN. Reports any bleeding through the cast or complaints of pain to the RN.
Ensures side rails remain up and the patient remains in a bed after the pro-op medication is given.
Applies anti-embolic hose appropriately and in the correct size.
Assist in moving the patient to the stretcher.
Safely performs surgical shaves and preparation of skin.
Takes vital signs as requested by RN for post-op care. Assists with turning, coughing, and deep breathing as instructed by RN.
Can properly perform EKGs.
Performs phlebotomy skills.
Contributes toward maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient and assumes certain responsibilities for the care and use of equipment.
Ensures beds are in low position except when raised to give care and are locked at all times.
Adheres to procedures for transferring patients to chairs, wheelchairs, and stretchers and in transporting patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
Ensures that the stretcher is locked.
Ensures that there is a clear pathway from patient door to bedside at all times.
Assists in maintaining a clean environment by practicing good hand washing.
Adheres to isolation procedures.
Reports condition of un-cleanliness on the unit to Shift Coordinator.
Knows the use and operation of equipment he/she is required to use.
Knows the care and location of all other equipment used on the unit.
Uses supplies economically and only for the use intended.
Knows how to stock and maintain equipment in the department.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Certification required.
Experience
~ Two (2) years of patient care experience in an acute care hospital or EMT field/Emergency Care Setting required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
EMT license required.
BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
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*$15,000 Commitment Bonus if eligible
* *Up to $8,000 Relocation allowance if eligible
* Job Description Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice.
Work performed in accordance with physician orders.
Defined duties are performed in neonatal and pediatric patient populations.
Duties and responsibilities Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.
Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.
Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.
Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.
Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.
Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level Education RCP Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.
RCP Advanced Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs Experience RCP None required RCP Advanced Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification RCP North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.
RCP Advanced North Carolina State Licensure Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.
Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's Customer service and communication expertise.
Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.
Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.
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