Telemetry Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Career development

Health savings accounts

EAP

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support continuous ECG rhythm monitoring and maintain telemetry equipment. You will promptly alert nursing staff to rhythm changes and assist with unit clerical tasks as needed.

Under supervision, you will complete a required basic cardiac arrhythmia monitoring program. This PRN role offers exposure to advanced technologies within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of prior job experience with significant computer usage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Completion of basic cardiac arrhythmia monitoring program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms.
• Maintain monitoring equipment and initiate tracing if rhythm changes.
• Alert nursing staff or repair personnel as needed.
• Under supervision, perform clerical duties and operate on-line computer terminals.

Skills

Computer usage

Medical terminology

Arrhythmia monitoring

Education

High school graduate

Job description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

The primary responsibilities of the Telemetry Technician include assisting the medical and nursing staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms and maintaining monitoring equipment. Initiates tracing if change occurs in patient rhythm and immediately alerts nursing personnel. Maintains and monitors rate limits and recognizes whether irregularity is due to change in patient rhythm or machine malfunction. Alerts repair personnel of machine malfunction. Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, may perform clerical and receptionist duties for assigned patient care service or nursing unit, as needed. Operates on-line computer terminal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2. Previous hospital experience preferred.
• 3. Six months of prior job experience where substantial computer usage is significant part of job;
• OR 3 credit hours of computer classes in computer training (keyboarding, navigation, specific applications) or college program; OR
• Equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
• 4. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred (e.g., completion of medical terminology/transcription course or unit clerk/unit secretary classes, preferred).
• 5. Must be able to successfully complete three to four-week program in basic cardiac arrhythmia monitoring.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

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Job Details

• Job: Nursing
• Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan
• Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
• Job Type: PRN
• Shift Type: Rotating