Telemetry Technician- 24 Hours Part Time Nights 7PM-7AM

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECG rhythms from a centralized unit at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. You will observe multiple patients, interpret rhythms, and escalate alarms per protocol.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of SEH/SEP ECG class, and at least 1 year of experience. Night shift 7PM-7AM, starting at $19.40/hr plus differential; benefit options include paid training, PTO, and a 403b with match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass yearly exam with 85%+ and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.
• 1 year of applicable experience preferred; able to work nights and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EPIC) and strong communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG rhythm data for assigned patients.
• Identify and interpret basic and lethal rhythms; respond to alarms and notify nurses as required.
• Escalate rhythm changes per established processes to bedside nurse, charge nurse, or team lead.
• Document in the Electronic Health Record accurately and timely.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

SEH/SEP ECG class and exam

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

24

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: 24 Hours part time NIGHTS 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 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).

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None required.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED. Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

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

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 you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate options on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through cutting technologies, helping them to better treat patients. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.