Telemetry Technician

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Telemetry Technician for St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. The role focuses on continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, accurate ECG data management, and prompt reporting to RNs.

You will maintain telemetry equipment, track patient locations, and support seamless care transitions during shifts. Responsibilities include documenting ECG data, performing regular crash cart checks, and assisting in training new staff while ensuring high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained
• Interpret ECG data and promptly report changes to the RN
• Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment including lead & battery changes
• Document ECG data, rates, rhythms, and intervals in patient records for multidisciplinary review
• Track patient locations during off-monitor procedures and ensure rhythm visualization after return
• Perform crash cart checks at start of each shift to ensure availability and function
• Provide handover of ECG history to incoming monitor technicians for seamless care
• Assist in training new associates on telemetry monitoring and procedures
• Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to support continuity of care
• Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment

Job description

Job Description:The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis.Essential FunctionsMonitor Cardiac Rhythms: Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.Interpret ECG Data: Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.Telemetry Equipment Management: Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.Documentation: Accurately document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.Patient Tracking: Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.Crash Cart Maintenance: Implement crash cart checks as required by the facility at the beginning of each shift to ensure availability and functionality.Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.Training and Mentorship: Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.Admission/Discharge Log: Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to provide a backup database and support patient care continuity as required by the facility.Equipment Log: Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required by the facility.SkillsTeamworkPatient CareCommunicationTelemetry MonitoringDocumentationsPatient Care CoordinationMedical Records ManagementComputer LiteracyEquipment ManagementCleaningPosting SpecificsEntry Rate: Depending on experience PLUS differentialsBenefits Eligible: YesShift Details: Full Time, Night Shift (three 12 hour shifts) must be available for variable days of the week including weekends. HolidaysDepartment: Cardiac Unit - St Mary's HospitalMinimum QualificationsBasic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facilityMust pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientationBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approvalPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in a hospital or healthcare settingPrevious customer service experiencePhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.40 - $23.92We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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