PRN Telemetry Monitor Tech

imh; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support continuous cardiac monitoring under RN supervision. This role involves monitoring rhythms, interpreting ECG data, and managing telemetry equipment across shifts.

You will document findings, track patient locations, and assist in care transitions. A basic rhythm certification is required within 90 days, with differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 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 and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
• Interpret ECG data and report changes promptly to RN.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, replace batteries and ECG leads as needed.
• Document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records.
• Assist in tracking patient locations and ensure ECG rhythm visualization after transport.
• Perform crash cart checks at shift start to ensure availability and functionality.
• Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming technicians for continuity of care.
• Assist in training new associates on telemetry monitoring procedures.
• Maintain admission/discharge logbooks for patient care continuity.
• Maintain equipment logs for portable telemetry equipment.

Skills

Telemetry Monitoring

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Medical Records Management

Computer Literacy

Equipment Management

Cleaning

Education

Basic Rhythm Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis.

Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN coverage needed
• Department/Unit: Cardiac Neuro Intermediate Care
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Admission/Discharge Log: Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to provide a backup database and support patient care continuity as required by the facility.
• Equipment Log: Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required by the facility.

Skills

• Teamwork
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Documentations
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Records Management
• Computer Literacy
• Equipment Management
• Cleaning

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Previous customer service experience

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typical items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.29 - $23.92

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