Summary

Join us in shaping the future at the brand-new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center! We're seeking talented Allied Health professional to make a difference in Veteran care. In 2021 - Congress approved federal funding for a new Veterans Hospital in Tulsa which will be the first hospital to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. This announcement is open until September 26 - 2025.

Duties

• Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent will be assigned to the acute care setting (ICU) - working a rotating tour of duty
• In this capacity they will observe the patients on the monitor
• They will analyze the ECG strips document finding and report any unusual findings immediately to the RN
• These measurements will be conducted according to policy and as requested
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions
• Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment
• Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities
• Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures
• Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including ability to disassemble - clean - reassemble - and calibrate the machine
• When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors - the MIT will perform the following functions under the direction of the RN: obtain vital signs as assigned - perform 12 lead EKG's - remove and apply remote telemetry - help maintain a safe environment of care - and other duties as assigned
• Maintains flexibility related to work
• Equipment Maintenance/Repair: tracks and maintains records of repair histories
• Inputs patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assures patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on the correct monitoring equipment
• Assists with the communication in the acute care setting by answering calls and making them as appropriate
• Reports every shift to the manager or designee any patient care issues or abnormal rates and cardiac rhythms
• Works with the acute care team and follows the work assignment accordingly and takes direction from the RN regarding patient care
• The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed
• Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station
• Documents rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change
• Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infarction - STEMI - NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff
• Provides centralized monitoring - prints - and interprets all elements of telemetry rhythm strip and informs nursing staff of any changes in rhythm
• Provides companionship (sitter) as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned depending on grade level
• Work Schedule: Full-time - All shifts are primarily Monday-Friday but may include rotating shifts on weekends and holidays
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 623-52567-A - 623-50539-A - 623-50540-A - 623-50541-A