Telemetry Tech: Real-Time ECG Monitoring & Safety

St Anthony North Hospital; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Boulder, CO is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings.

You will ensure accurate patient reports, troubleshoot equipment, and uphold our mission and values while contributing to patient safety and well-being. Responsibilities include daily telemetry observation, promptly reporting critical developments, cosigning rhythms, and maintaining meticulous EKG records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic clerical, computer data entry and math skills.
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Observation and documentation of patient’s cardiac rhythm every shift, arrhythmia as it occurs, and for new patients on telemetry.
• RN to cosign patient’s documented rhythm.
• Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.
• Responds to monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy.
• Documents all communication to care givers.
• Ensures central monitor is never left unattended.
• Ensures all patients on telemetry are connected to central monitor and alarms are set.
• Maintains patient EKG records in organized fashion.
• Files EKG reports into charts as needed.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Central monitor operation

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital in Boulder, CO is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings.

You will ensure accurate patient reports, troubleshoot equipment, and uphold our mission and values while contributing to patient safety and well-being. Responsibilities include daily telemetry observation, promptly reporting critical developments, cosigning rhythms, and maintaining meticulous EKG records.