Telemetry Tech

Sutter Health; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Delta Medical Center, part of Sutter Health, is seeking a clerical health unit assistant to support nursing and physician staff. You will monitor cardiac rhythms, manage charts and data, process admissions and orders, and ensure privacy and safety in a confidential environment, with daily 8-hour shifts and every-other weekend availability.

Required are a HS Diploma or GED, 1 year of relevant experience, and certifications including BLS, EKG, and CCT/CRAT within 30 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• EKG certification within 30 days of hire.
• CCT or CRAT certification within 30 days of hire.
• Understand heart's electrical system and PHI privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support on the nursing unit.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report changes.
• Chart management and data collection.
• Handle forms management, orders and results.
• Process admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain departmental communications and privacy.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

PHI privacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

EPIC/EHR

MS Office

Teamwork

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

EHR systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview

Responsible for providing clerical support to the assigned nursing unit and physician staff. Provides clerical support as part of a customer-focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Sutter Health in a confidential environment. This position is trained and/or certified in basic cardiac monitoring and provides continuous observation of all department cardiac rhythms and reports changes to the appropriate health care staff. Responsible for chart management, data collection, forms management, order and results processing, in addition to processing admissions/ discharges/transfers and departmental communication, as required. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.

Education

Job Description

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider within 30 days
• EKG-EKG Certification within 30 days
• OR CCT (CCI) - Certified Cardiographic Technician within 30 days
• OR CRAT (CCI) - Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician within 30 days
• OR Demonstrated understanding of the heart's electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms through successful completion and passing of competency testing within eight weeks (determined by the hiring manager)

Department Required Certification & Licensure

• Department, SSRRH SEIU represented staff: EKG not required, however, employees must demonstrate understanding of the heart's electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms with accuracy to the level of competency of recognized certification
• Department, MMC: EKG-EKG Certification required upon hire
• Department, SLH and SDMC SEIU Represented Staff: EKG, CCT, or CRAT not required, however, employees must demonstrate understanding of the heart's electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms with accuracy to the level of competency of recognized certification

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, various medical terminology, views, and equipment.
• Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
• Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
• Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.60 to $42.19 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.