Telemetry Technician, Per Diem

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Telemetry Technician - Per Diem at University of Miami provides indirect patient care by monitoring patients with continuous cardiac monitoring as ordered by the physician. They communicate findings to the assigned nurse and report changes in heart rhythm.

Key responsibilities include continuous rhythm observation, documenting strips every 4 hours, reporting dysrhythmias, and maintaining telemetry alarms. Per Diem status implies part-time, intermittent shifts as needed.

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

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

Skills

EKG certification

BLS certification

Office software proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Telemetry Technician - Per Diem 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:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent