Telemetry Technician

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a temporary Telemetry Technician for its Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit. Under supervision, you will monitor cardiac activity, interpret rhythm strips, document rhythms, and report abnormalities to licensed staff.

Requires specialized dysrhythmia training and BLS certification. Responsibilities include operating monitoring equipment, recording vital signs, and recognizing emergencies per unit policy.

Qualifications

• Completion of an arrhythmia recognition course or CNA/LVN program.
• Experience with monitoring cardiac rhythms and reporting abnormalities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment to assess cardiac activity.
• Observe and record EKG rhythms and notation of changes.
• Identify dysrhythmias and report to licensed staff.
• Assist with procedures in the telemetry/unit as needed.
• Work calmly in emergency medical situations.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Vital signs

Emergency response

Record keeping

Clear communication

Education

Arrhythmia recognition course

CNA or LVN program

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) temporary Telemetry Technician position in the Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit. The incumbent will work under general supervision, observe moving EKG screen, interpret rhythm strips, document rhythms and dysrhythmias and report abnormalities to the appropriate person. Incumbents in this class are distinguished from the class of Nursing Assistant in that they perform duties which require specialized training in dysrhythmia detection under the supervision of a Staff Nurse.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Maintain, adjust calibrate and operate equipment used to assess cardiac activity, and/or equipment used in the monitoring of cardiac arrhythmia.
• Obtain vital signs as ordered; has knowledge of normal values and reports abnormal values to licensed staff
• Identify normal rhythms and dysrhythmias; mount strips.
• Accurately measure rhythm strips i.e., pp interval, ORS, ST character and rate.
• Identify dysrhythmias requiring treatment.
• Recognize emergency situations and respond according to NMC policy and procedures.
• Identify interruption of monitoring signals and reports problems to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Various medical supplies, instruments and equipment used in monitoring cardiac dysrhythmia in a medical facility.
• Universal precautions for handling blood and body fluids.

Skill and Ability to:

• Assist physicians, nurses and nursing staff with procedures in the assigned specialized area.
• Work cooperatively, effectively and calmly in emergency medical situations.
• Organize and maintain clinical and procedural records and charts.
• Observe and record observations of patients' EKG rhythms and notate any changes.
• Communicate clearly and proficiently both orally an in writing at a level necessary to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Work cooperatively with physicians, nurses, patients and staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an arrhythmia recognition course or successful completion of a certified nursing assistant/licensed vocational nurse program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Employees are required to have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

SPECIAL NOTES

• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits.