Telemetry Tech - La Jolla - CVICU - 142122

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms within the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. Under the on-duty charge nurse's supervision, you will identify dysrhythmias, report changes to the RN and physicians, and serve as a resource to the nursing staff.

The position requires completion of a telemetry/ECG course, BART or BLS at hire with a six-month goal to obtain, and at least one year of telemetry experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a telemetry technician course and/or ECG training course.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain within six months.
• Minimum of one year of Telemetry Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities under supervision of the on-duty charge nurse.
• Monitors, identifies, and reports to RN cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and changes in baseline rhythm.
• Communicates changes in rate, rhythm, measurements to physicians and nurses; acts as a resource to staff.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Telemetry course

Job description

DESCRIPTION

As part of the only academic health system in San Diego, the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center is a hub of discovery and innovation. Our physicians and researchers are on the front lines of fighting heart and vascular diseases - at the patients' bedsides, in the research lab, and in our community. The technologies, techniques and treatments we develop are setting standards in cardiac care.

Under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse, the hospital telemetry technician carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities. Monitors, identifies, and reports to RN cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and any changes in baseline rhythm. Communicates with physicians and nurses any changes in rate, rhythm, measurements. Acts as resource to staff. Achieves trust in professional relationship with nursing staff and physicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a telemetry technician course/and or ECG training course.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of one (1) year of Telemetry Tech experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Telemetry Tech Certification.
• One (1) year of Telemetry Tech experience in an ICU environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,274 - $75,565 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.43 - $36.19

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).