Telemetry Technician- 12 Hours Part Time- Nights (7PM-7AM)

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms and ensure prompt responses to changes. This part-time night shift role requires strong communication and critical analysis skills, along with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of applicable experience.
• Must complete ECG class and pass exam yearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Critical Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EPIC)

Job description

Telemetry Technician- 12 Hours Part Time- Nights (7PM-7AM)

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

12

Job Summary:

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors. Ensuring prompt, appropriate response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The Telemetry Technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse or Telemetry Technician team lead, based on established processes. Monitoring will take place from a centralized location. The Telemetry Technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.

Job Description:

Job Title: Telemetry Technician (Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech)

Non-Exempt

Shift: 12 Hours- Night Shift 7PM-7AM

Starting at $19.40/hr. Plus Shift Differential for eligible shifts

BENEFITS:

• Working in a Centralized Unit based out of the St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas Hospital
• Paid Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices
• Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co-workers, and management.
• Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Appropriately processes admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EPIC).

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, able work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.

Desired: Prior experience as a telemetry technician

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Must have a valid drivers license for travel between sites.

Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EPIC).
• Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates and the public.
• Organized, neat and self-motivated.
• Warm personality and concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self-directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face-to-face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.

Ref. Number
JR306252

Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support

Job Type
Virtual Health

Department
Virtual Health Inpatient Telemetry Telesit

Shift
7P - 7A

Hours
12 hours