Telemetry Tech - PT Days

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a dedicated healthcare support professional to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station. The role requires understanding age-appropriate patient care and the ability to assess data to meet patient needs, following unit policies.

Responsibilities include documenting rhythm strips, maintaining telemetry equipment, and providing support to the healthcare team while addressing patient questions and concerns.

Qualifications

• ECG class completion and ECG exam pass required.
• Block 1 Nursing or Nursing assistant/pct/MA background preferred.
• Ability to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms at telemetry station.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at central telemetry station.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate care and growth/development.
• Assess data to identify patient needs and respond per policy.
• Document rhythm strips each shift or as changes occur.
• Troubleshoots telemetry transmitters and communicates changes.
• Provides customer service and supports the healthcare team.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

ECG interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Block 1 Nursing (Preferred)

ECG Class / ECG exam (Required)

Job description

Primary City/State: Various Locations - Phoenix, AZ

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

SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $1K

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

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.

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 resources relevant to the situation.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Other / Certificate Must be able to complete ECG Class and pass ECG exam Required

EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Block 1 Nursing Preferred or
• Technician-Patient Care (PCT) Preferred or
• Medical Assistant (MA) Preferred or
• Nursing Assistant (NA) Preferred or
• Paramedic Preferred or

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