Telemetry Tech CVICU

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham's Main Campus CVICU is seeking a Part-time Telemetry Tech for night shifts (7p-7a, PRN). The role provides continuous patient monitoring at the central telemetry station, identifying life-threatening rhythms and communicating promptly to nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities include connecting patients to the monitor system and assisting during emergencies, and documenting all rhythms and heart rate changes in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• ECG Telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on central telemetry system.
• Recognize life-threatening rhythms and report promptly.
• Connect patients to monitor system and assist in emergencies.
• Document rhythms and heart rate changes in the EMR.

Skills

ECG Telemetry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Critical Care CVICU at Main Campus Quarterback Tower

Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Ineligible on the Night Shift, PRN, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, varying days/weekends.

Summary:
Under general supervision, performs cardiac monitoring duties for patients connected to the central telemetry monitoring system. This position provides continuous patient monitoring at the central monitoring station (CMS). Recognizes all life-threatening patterns and arrhythmias and reports these to nurse and or physician in an accurate and timely manner. Correctly connects patients to monitor system and assists in emergency and life-threatening situations. Documents all rhythms and heart rate changes in the electronic medical record.

Other information:

Experience

• ECG Telemetry tech experience is desired

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• 0 Year Staff Level

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit with 4 dedicated ECMO suites. The CVICU provides state of the art care for neonatal and pediatric patients with acquired or congenital heart disease that require intensive care management or close monitoring for conditions such as: co-morbidities of congenital or acquired heart disease; pre and/or post-operative cardiac surgery patients; dysrhythmias; cardiomyopathy; pre and post-operative care of cardiac transplants; and patients requiring Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Please visit www.childrensal.org/heart for more information.

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Schedule

PRN, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, varying days/weekends, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts