Telemetry Technician, Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician (U) to monitor patient telemetry with continuous cardiac monitoring on site at UHealth Tower. You will relay findings to the assigned nurse and communicate rhythm changes promptly.

Core duties include observing rhythms, reporting dysrhythmias, recording strips every 4 hours, and maintaining alarms. Equal opportunity employer and patient-centered care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EKG certification program.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythms on the monitors continuously during the shift.
• Recognize interference and correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
• Recognize and immediately report dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
• Record monitor strips every 4 hours.
• Document PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
• Assure that all telemetry monitor alarms are always on.
• Retrieve rhythms stored in memory upon request.
• Oversee supply inventory and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Adhere to the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
• Safeguard University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

1 year experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Work Location

_ UHealth Tower - This role requires onsite attendance _

The Telemetry Technician (U) provides indirect patient care by monitoring the Telemetry of patients with continuous cardiac monitoring as ordered by the physician. An employee in this position also monitors cardiac functions and communicates all findings to the assigned nurse. Additionally, the incumbent effectively communicates all changes in heart rhythm.

Core Job Functions

1. Observes the cardiac rhythms on the monitors on a continuous basis during the shift.
2. Recognizes interference and can correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
3. Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
4. Records monitor strips on all patients every 4 hours.
5. Documents PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
6. Assures that all telemetry monitor alarms are always on.
7. Retrieves rhythms stored in memory upon request.
8. Oversees supply inventory and reports malfunctioning equipment.
9. Complies with the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

_ This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary _

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of EKG certification program
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff