Cardiac Telemetry Technician, Nursing Telemetry Hub – Hyde Park, Full Time, Day Shift

UCM; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM in Illinois seeks a Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) to monitor ECG tracings, document rhythms and promptly report changes to the supervising nurse. You will work in the Telemetry Hub on the Day shift, under RN direction, ensuring accurate data entry and timely alarm management.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, current BLS, basic computer skills, and completion of the University of Chicago ECG course with validation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Also requires current BLS certification.
• Basic computer experience with web apps and MS Office.
• Upon hire, completion of University of Chicago ECG course and validation.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring and documentation of ECG tracings.
• Recognizes and reports arrhythmias to supervising RN.
• Enter patient data into arrhythmia system.
• Set alarm limits per guidelines.
• Admit/ discharge patient to monitoring per policy.
• Maintain equipment logs and troubleshoot.

Skills

Computer literacy

BLS certification

ECG interpretation basics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS healthcare provider certification

ECG course completion (University of Chicago)

Job description

The Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients.
• Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse.
• Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
• Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
• Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy.
• Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system.
• Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
• Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy.
• Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps.
• Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
• Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy.
• Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables.
• Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association).
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
• Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician Strongly Preferred
• One year work experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9)
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available