Telemetry Tech - PRN Days

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks a Telemetry Monitoring professional to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires the ability to assess patient data in age-appropriate contexts and to communicate changes effectively to the care team.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, maintaining equipment, assisting colleagues, and providing excellent patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Pass EKG exam is required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Tele/Cardiac Monitoring experience for per diem.
• Preferred: six (6) months of prior telemetry tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor waveforms and identify normal rhythms and dysrhythmias; document rhythm strips each shift and as needed; troubleshoot transmitters and receivers; communicate abnormalities to the healthcare team.
• Assist, provide input, and serve as a resource to the healthcare team.
• Provide customer service by addressing or redirecting questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors or healthcare team members.
• Maintain regulatory education requirements; participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.
• Use resources cost-effectively and recommend cost-saving measures within the department.
• Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations and seek guidance when needed.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Customer service

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Various Locations - Phoenix, AZ

Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: Network Central Monitoring Unit

Per Diem Requirement: minimum 1 year of recent Tele/Cardiac Monitoring experience

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures

Essential Functions

• Monitors waveforms and identifies normal rhythms and dysrhythmias. Documents rhythm strip every shift and as needed with any changes in rhythm. Troubleshoots and maintains telemetry transmitters and receivers. Communicates with the healthcare team of any abnormal rhythm or changes in a patient's rhythm.


• Assists, provides input, and serves as a resource to the healthcare team.


• Provides customer service by addressing or redirecting questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors or healthcare team members.


• Maintains unit and other regulatory education requirements. Participates in continuing education, quality improvement activities, and supports membership in technical organizations.


• Utilizes material resources in a cost-effective manner. Recommends cost-saving measures within the department or unit.


• Responds appropriately to crisis/emergency situations. Seeks guidance from appropriate resource relevant to the situation.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• Must be able to pass EKG Exam. - Required


• Completion of Block 1 Nursing OR Technician-Patient Care (PCT) OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Paramedic OR current HonorHealth employee in good standing with 6 months of experience OR six (6) months of prior telemetry tech experience. - Preferred


• 2 years Related Experience - Preferred

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