Technical Assistant - Black River Hospital

Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge, the incumbent will provide support to the general nursing and medical staff, specifically performing ECG tracing measurements as required by operating the electrocardiogram machine. This role ensures patients receive essential preventive cardiac testing and supports the management of more complex cases involving various cardiac diseases.

Responsibilities

• • Performs electrocardiogram tests on patients.
• • Positions and applies electrodes as appropriate. Connects leads from the electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
• • Sets up ECG components for accurate readings.
• • Monitors the safety and comfort of patients at all times and elevate concerns accordingly.
• • Provides patients with information about the ECG procedure and facilitating questions.
• • Maintains records for ECG procedures performed
• • Responds to emergency calls from doctors or nurses.
• • Reports abnormal reading to the Nurse or Doctor on duty, especially if the patient is having a Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• • Prints and collates ECG reports for analysis by health care providers.
• • Assists with filing and retrieving patient’s health information to include, but not limited to ECG results.
• • Provides support to doctors and nurses in the care and treatment of patients

Desired Traits and Characteristics

• • Knowledge and use of aseptic techniques and standard precautions
• • Ability to communicate effectively
• • Ability to control operations of systems or equipment.
• • Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to ask questions, when necessary
• • Ability to generate or adapt technology and equipment to serve patient’s needs.
• • Ability to read interpret and present information and ideas.

Qualifications

• • Successful Completion of accredited training in Allied Health Nursing – Level 2 (NCTVET)
• • Successful completion of a training in ECG measurement techniques and procedures
• • Secondary School Education

Additional Information and Instructions

📢 Application Details for Technical Assistant 📆 Deadline: December 11, 2024 📍 To: The Assistant Human Resource Officer Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth 📞 Phone: (876) 965-9294 📧 Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com ℹ️ Subject Line: Technical Assistant - (ECG) (HTAC/HT 1) ⚠️ Important Notes: Applications must be submitted via email only. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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