Telemetry Tech - PT Days

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Telemetry Technician for day shifts to monitor cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry unit. The role requires the ability to interpret data, provide patient-centered care, and support the healthcare team in rapid response situations.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED, and completion of ECG class with exam. Prior telemetry experience (>10 months) in acute care is required to ensure seamless patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ECG class completion and ECG exam required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors waveforms and identifies normal rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Documents rhythm strips every shift and after changes.
• Troubleshoots telemetry transmitters and receivers.
• Communicates abnormal rhythms or changes to the healthcare team.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECG class and ECG exam

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

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

Experience

• >10 months telemetry technician experience in acute care Required

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