Telemetry Technician (36 Hours) 7P - 7A

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECG rhythm patterns from a centralized unit at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas.

The role involves interpreting rhythms, recognizing lethal arrhythmias, and escalating changes to bedside staff during 7PM–7AM shifts. Requires high school diploma or GED, SEH/SEP ECG training, and a telemetry certification; EPIC experience is preferred. The position offers paid training, PTO, and a 403(b) with matching, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between sites.
• Telemetry Technician Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.
• Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices.
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat in the EHR (EPIC).
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, staff and management.
• Assist in developing protocols, procedures, patient education and training as assigned.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance and other committee functions.
• Process admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in orientation of new telemetry technician personnel.

Skills

Task management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Organized

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SEH/SEP ECG class

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 36

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 Title

Telemetry Technician- Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech

Shift

Shift: 24 Hours 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).

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

Licences and Certifications

• Minimum: Must have a valid driver’s 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.

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.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate 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 innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and an heart for our community.

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