Telemetry Tech- Cardiac Step-Down H4A-DAYS

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a Telemetry Monitor Tech to monitor and record data from medical equipment, ensuring patient safety and proper functioning of devices. The role includes maintaining rhythm tracing and responding to alarms with prompt communication to caregivers.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and prior healthcare exposure; responsibilities include training new staff and inventorying telemetry equipment while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS Health Care Provider) is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify abnormal rhythms and rhythm changes.
• Previous health care experience in roles such as Nursing Assistant or EMT is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heart rhythm tracing.
• Recognize normal rhythm, artifact, and life threatening rhythms.
• Respond to monitor alarms and report changes to RN or MD promptly.
• Clean, maintain, and inventory telemetry and related equipment.
• Precept new employees and educate others on device usage of telemetry and bedside monitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Identify abnormal rhythms

Cardiology awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification (BLS Health Care Provider)

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Overview: DAY shift 0.6-0.9 FTE 24-36 hours per week

Job Description Summary: Monitors and records data from medical equipment to ensure proper functioning and patient safety. Responsible for equipment maintenance.

Job Description:

• Maintain appropriate heart rhythm tracing.
• Recognizes normal heart rhythm, artifact, and life threatening heart rhythms.
• Respond to all monitor alarms, report heart rhythm changes to RN or MD promptly.
• Clean, maintain, and inventory all equipment associated with cardiac monitors and other equipment as assigned.
• Precepts new employees, ability to educate other employees on correct usage of both telemetry and bedside monitors.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.

Skills:

Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to identify abnormal rhythms and or changes in rhythms preferred.

Experience:

Previous health care experience as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, nursing student, EMT, Medic or experience with cardiology patients, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY:

• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
• Loud Noises
• Machinery
• Patient Equipment
• Problem solving
• Standing
• Walking

FREQUENTLY:

(none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY:

• Audible speech
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Peripheral vision
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"

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