Telemetry Technician, Per Diem

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician - Per Diem to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms on a continuous basis and provide indirect patient care as ordered by the physician.

In this role you will relay all findings to the assigned nurse, recognize and report dysrhythmias, maintain monitor alarms, document hourly rhythm data, supervise equipment, and support safe, efficient telemetry operations within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to new procedures and priorities.
• Teamwork and collaboration with clinical staff.
• Technical proficiency with office software and clinical tech.
• Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythms continuously during each shift.
• Recognize interference and correct with nurse guidance.
• Identify and report dysrhythmias promptly to staff.
• Record monitor strips every 4 hours and document PR interval, rate, rhythm.
• Ensure telemetry alarms are active at all times and retrieve stored rhythms as needed.
• Oversee supply inventory and report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification

AHA BLS certification

1 year of relevant experience preferred

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.

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

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