Telemetry Technician- Nights 7PM-7AM 36 Hours

St. Elizabeth Physicians; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Physicians in Ft. Thomas, KY is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient ECG rhythms in a centralized unit. You will interpret telemetric data, document in EPIC, and communicate findings to the care team.

The role requires 1 year of experience, a High School diploma or GED, ECG training with testing, and a valid driver's license. Certification in Telemetry is preferred. Night shifts offer growth and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG rhythms and interpret telemetric data for monitored patients.
• Ensure accurate information is recorded in the Electronic Health Record (EPIC).
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor heartbeat changes.
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and staff.
• Contribute to development of protocols and training; participate in QA activities.
• Perform admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in orientation of new telemetry staff.
• Maintain knowledge of EPIC and related health IT systems.

Skills

Multi-tasking

EPIC knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Autonomy

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

SEH/SEP ECG class with yearly exam

Telemetry Technician Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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 Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Description

Job Title: Telemetry Technician- Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech

Non-Exempt

Shift: 36 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

Licenses 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. 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.