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

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry Technician to monitor ECG tracings for inpatients, document rhythms, and promptly report changes to a registered nurse. You will manage alarms, enter data, and help operate the telemetry system.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, basic computer skills, and ECG course completion. Telemetry experience is preferred. Day shift, full-time (0.9 FTE) in Telemetry Hub.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS healthcare provider certification (AHA).
• Basic familiarity with computers and web-based apps.
• ECG course completion and validation test at University of Chicago on hire.
• Preferred: Cardiographic Technician certification.
• Preferred: 1 year of telemetry work experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring and documentation of ECG tracings.
• Recognize, analyze and report arrhythmias to RN.
• Enter patient data into arrhythmia system.
• Set alarm limits and manage telemetry documentation.
• Admit, standby, and discharge patients within policy.
• Maintain equipment and logs; troubleshoot as needed.
• Notify nurse of new alarms or changes.
• Review alarm history every 2 hours.

Skills

BLS Certification

Computer literacy

ECG validation

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

About Us

We have been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We are in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we are doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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