Cardiac Telemetry Tech (PRN, Evenings/Nights)

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support RN-led cardiac monitoring on a PRN basis. You will monitor rhythms, interpret ECG data, manage equipment, and maintain documentation to ensure continuity of care.

Ideal candidates have basic rhythm certification and can pass a dysrhythmia test. Shift differentials apply for evenings, nights, and weekends, with on-site duties and potential hospital-based training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic Rhythm Certification required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation

Responsibilities

• Monitor Cardiac Rhythms: Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
• Interpret ECG Data: Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.
• Telemetry Equipment Management: Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.
• Documentation: Accurately document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.
• Patient Tracking: Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.
• Crash Cart Maintenance: Implement crash cart checks as required by the facility at the beginning of each shift to ensure availability and functionality.
• Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Training and Mentorship: Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Telemetry Monitoring

Documentations

Patient Care Coordination

Medical Records Management

Computer Literacy

Equipment Management

Cleaning

Education

Basic Rhythm Certification

Dysrhythmia test

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support RN-led cardiac monitoring on a PRN basis. You will monitor rhythms, interpret ECG data, manage equipment, and maintain documentation to ensure continuity of care.

Ideal candidates have basic rhythm certification and can pass a dysrhythmia test. Shift differentials apply for evenings, nights, and weekends, with on-site duties and potential hospital-based training opportunities.