PRN Telemetry Monitor Tech

15600 Lutheran Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECG data, and manage telemetry equipment under RN supervision. The role includes documentation, patient tracking, and supporting shift handoffs in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Evening/night/weekend differentials apply; PRN coverage is typical. Prior rhythm certification and a dysrhythmia test are required during orientation. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge, CO.

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 and ensure accurate ECG readings.
• Interpret ECG data and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Maintain, replace batteries and ECG leads, and clean telemetry equipment.
• Document ECG data including rate, rhythm, and intervals in patient records.
• Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures and transport.
• Perform shift-based crash cart checks to ensure readiness.
• Provide comprehensive ECG history for smooth handoffs.
• Assist in training new associates in telemetry monitoring procedures.
• Maintain admission and discharge logbooks as backup for care continuity.
• Maintain equipment logs for portable telemetry devices.

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

Basic 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. Typically includes 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

• Workplace: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital
• City: Wheat Ridge
• State: Colorado
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Pay

Hourly range: $19.29 - $23.92. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Recruitment Process

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All positions subject to close without notice.

Additional Company Information

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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