PRN Telemetry Monitor Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Telemetry Technician for Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. The role supports telemetry monitoring under RN supervision, with PRN, part-time coverage for days or nights. Evening/night/weekend differentials are provided.

Requires rhythm certification and BLS-HCP; prior hospital telemetry experience is preferred. The position focuses on accurate rhythm observation, ECG interpretation, equipment maintenance, and meticulous documentation to ensure seamless patient care

Qualifications

• Basic rhythm certification is required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers is required within 60 days of hire or upon orientation.
• Candidate should pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms continuously and ensure accurate ECG readings.
• Interpret ECG data and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Maintain telemetry equipment, replace batteries and ECG leads as needed.
• Document ECG data including rate, rhythm, and intervals in patient records.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Telemetry Monitoring

Documentation

Care Coordination

Medical Records

Computer Literacy

Equipment Handling

Cleaning

Education

Basic Rhythm Certification

BLS-HCP Certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital

Part time

R185789

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, days or nights
• Department/Unit: Non-invasive Cardiology
• 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
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval

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:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$19.50 - $26.48

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