TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN - PCU

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mount Pleasant is hiring a Telemetry Monitor Technician to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and assist nursing staff by reporting any irregularities. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. This role requires monitoring equipment, assisting in patient education, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Opportunities for training and development within the healthcare environment are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education is required.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report arrhythmias to nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate telemetry data and notify nurses of any issues.
• Assist in patient education and health improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer experience in Windows

Job description

The Telemetry Monitor Technician monitors the cardiac rhythm of the patients on telemetry monitors, analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient.

Essential Job Functions

• Contributes to the delivery of indirect patient care within the parameters established by hospital policy, procedure, protocols and standards of care.
  • Collects, documents and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
  • Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to unit to be placed on the patient’s chart.
  • Acts in accordance of established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
  • Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.
  • Assists the RN in care of the patient by communicating patient arrhythmias and helping to address monitor problems involving the care of the patient on telemetry.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
  • Communicates pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers.
  • Reports changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN or Physician.
  • Contacts Bio‑Med regarding problems with maintenance of monitoring equipment.
  • Utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events.
• Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
  • Assists in data collection process as requested.
  • Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behavior inherent to the role of the telemetry monitor technician.
  • Demonstrates an ability to interpret and analyze rhythm strips.
  • Seeks guidance and direction as appropriate from the PCU RN.
  • Maintains accountability for actions taken.
  • Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires.
  • Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assists in the department’s compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
  • Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
  • Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
  • Oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on the unit for monitoring of patients.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
  • Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations.
• Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Level of Education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Paramedic.
• Keyboarding skills or computer experience in windows.
• Clinical experience in health care.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course or Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 45 days of hire or transfer.
• Act 34‑PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non‑job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

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