ICU Telemetry Tech – La Jolla (Nights, 12-hr)

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and report cardiac rhythms, assist with dysrhythmia management, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure patient safety.

Under supervision, you will identify rhythm changes, communicate critical information, and support nursing staff in a dynamic CVICU setting powered by UC San Diego Health's academic health system.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a telemetry technician course/and or ECG training course.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of one (1) year of Telemetry Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities. Monitors, identifies, and reports to RN cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and any changes in baseline rhythm.
• Communicates with physicians and nurses any changes in rate, rhythm, measurements.
• Acts as resource to staff. Achieves trust in professional relationship with nursing staff and physicians.

Education

Telemetry technician course / ECG training

BART or BLS certification

Tools

Telemetry equipment familiarity

Job description

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and report cardiac rhythms, assist with dysrhythmia management, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure patient safety.

Under supervision, you will identify rhythm changes, communicate critical information, and support nursing staff in a dynamic CVICU setting powered by UC San Diego Health's academic health system.