Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centralized unit work environment

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc. seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor multiple patients from a centralized unit, interpreting ECG rhythms and maintaining alarms. You will escalate rhythm changes to bedside nurses and team leads per policy, ensuring timely patient care.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of SEH/SEP ECG class, and 1 year of related experience. Proficiency with EPIC and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass yearly exam with at least 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.
• 1 year of applicable experience; able to work under pressure and in a team.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – EPIC; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG rhythms continuously and interpret rhythms.
• Identify normal, lethal rhythms and artifacts; escalate as needed.
• Document in the EHR and communicate findings to nursing and care team.
• Maintain alarms and respond promptly to rhythm changes.
• Assist in orientation and training of new telemetry staff.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or GED

ECG class completion (SEH/SEP)

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 Description:

Job Title: Telemetry Technician- Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech Non-Exempt Shift: Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours 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

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 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 a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.