Telemetry Supervisor

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA HealthOne in Denver seeks a Telemetry Supervisor to lead daily operations in the telemetry unit, ensuring efficient shift coverage and accurate monitoring of cardiac patients. You will oversee staff, review telemetry dashboards, and uphold patient safety while coaching monitors and techs.

A strong background in healthcare supervision and BLS is required. Join a large healthcare system committed to quality care and professional development, with competitive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• High school Diploma/GED required.
• Associate Degree in healthcare related or business field preferred.
• One-two years progressive supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach staff in a clinical telemetry setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations including shift assignments and telemetry dashboard review.
• Escalate concerns to department manager and coordinate staff issues.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for Monitor Techs based on volume demands.
• Foster a positive environment; lead by example and hold staff accountable.
• Ensure patient safety through proper telemetry monitoring and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff mentoring

Patient safety knowledge

BLS certification

Analytical skills

Cardiac monitoring understanding

Staff coaching

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in healthcare related or business field

Tools

HealthStream platform

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $20.04 - $30.06 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Telemetry Supervisor today with HCA HealthOne.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Job Responsibilities & Job Knowledge:

Meets the expectations and assumes accountability for all on-going job responsibilities. Balances unexpected tasks while performing on-going responsibilities under ordinary direction and minimal supervision. Current and proficient on job-related knowledge, skills, and industry changes.

Maintains an effective competency and staff development program within HealthStream for Monitor Technicians.

Responsible for day-to-day operations such as: shift assignments, review of telemetry dashboard for outliers, Snippet compliance, escalations of the notification pathway, managing personnel issues, and escalates concerns appropriately to department Manager/Designee. Does so in an effective and timely manner in order to meet the needs of the department and organization.

• Communicates all facility needs and expectations as well as provides pertinent information to Monitor Tech's in a timely manner.
• Assures an appropriate skill mix and staffing levels in accordance with volume demands for Monitor Tech's.
• Creates/fosters a positive environment; leads by example and by holding staff accountable for their behaviors and attitudes (compassionate, professional, communicative).
• Implements all measures to insure patient safety including but not limited to:
• Understands Telemetry policies and assures implementation of appropriate measures for continuous cardiac monitoring by Monitor Tech's.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• High school Diploma/GED required.
• Associate Degree in healthcare related or business field preferred.
• One-two years progressive supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Able to articulate and demonstrate knowledge of monitor technician role.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive relationships in all interactions. Adheres to all departmental safety initiatives. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written manners. Participates in counseling and guidance of personnel. Ability to assume leadership role with the health team in planning and developing continued patient safety.
• Demonstrated competence with patient care information systems.
• Strong planning, analytical and written skills.
• Ability to utilize and coach others in the cardiac monitoring process.
• Ability to educate, coach and mentor staff using adult learning principles.

Benefits

HCA HealthOne, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As part of HCA Healthcare, we at HealthONE® serve the metro Denver area as the largest healthcare system, with more than 11,000 employees. Our hospitals – The Medical Center of Aurora, North Suburban Medical Center, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Rose Medical Center, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital work together to provide a higher level of care. In addition, our system includes eight hospital freestanding emergency departments and numerous ambulatory surgery centers, eight CareNow urgent care centers and occupational medicine clinics, physician practices, medical imaging centers and AirLife Denver, which provides critical care air and ground transportation serving Colorado and surrounding states.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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