PRN Telemetry Technician

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital in Colorado seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient ECGs under RN direction on a PRN basis, primarily weekend days.

You will prepare and maintain telemetry equipment, document ECG data, report rhythm changes promptly, and assist with patient tracking and care continuity. Prior rhythm certification required; basic dysrhythmia test before orientation.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care Communication

Telemetry Monitoring

Documentations

Patient Care Coordination

Medical Records Management

Computer Literacy

Equipment Management

Cleaning

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, mainly weekend days

Department/Unit: Medical Surgical

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. 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

Location: Platte Valley Hospital Work City: Brighton Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Hourly Rate

$19.29 - $23.92

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