Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM (24 Hours Part Time)

St. Elizabeth; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth is seeking a Telemetry Technician for day shifts in Fort Thomas, KY. You will monitor ECG rhythms from a centralized unit, interpret patterns, and notify clinical staff of changes. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and ECG training with yearly proficiency. Experience with EPIC strongly preferred.

We offer paid training, growth opportunities, PTO, a 403b with match, and a pathway for career advancement within a centralized inpatient telemetry team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly (≥85%).
• 100% on lethal arrhythmias.
• 1 year of applicable telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG telemetry from centralized unit.
• Document rhythm changes and patient data in Electronic Health Records (EPIC).
• Identify and communicate rhythm changes and artifact; alert bedside staff as needed.
• Assist in developing protocols and participate in quality activities.
• Process admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new staff.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Resilience under pressure

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Self-direction

Education

High School diploma or GED

ECG/ECG tech training (SEH/SEP) and yearly exam 85%

Tools

EPIC

Job description

## Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM (24 Hours Part Time)Apply: Fort Thomas, Kentucky: Part time: Posted Today: JR314595**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: Days 7AM-7PM (24 Hours Part Time)******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-ExemptRight 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.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.