Telemetry Technician, Acute Care, PRN - Nights

Summit Pacific Medical Center

Elma (WA)

On-site

USD 29,687 - 41,438

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

403b match contributions

EAP and wellness program

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Elma, Washington, is seeking a part-time Telemetry Technician. You will monitor cardiac rhythms and report abnormalities, ensuring patient care standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, communication skills, and ECG proficiency. Competitive compensation and strong benefits package offered.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a Telemetry Technician or ECG interpretation course is preferred.
One to two years of work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a patient care setting preferred.
Telemetry Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms and physiological parameters.
Observe, document, and correctly interpret cardiac rhythms.
Recognize rhythm abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the RN.
Operate monitoring equipment correctly and troubleshoot when necessary.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Telemetry Technician or ECG interpretation course

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

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Get To Know Summit Pacific Medical Center. Your trusted partner in health and wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

Critical Access Hospital
24/7 Emergency Department
Level II Cardiac Center
Level III Stroke Center
Level IV Trauma Care

Pay Range (depending on Experience): $21.55 - $30.08

Job Summary

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring and surveillance of telemetry patients. This role includes recognizing and reporting rhythm changes and potentially life-threatening arrhythmias to the Registered Nurse according to established protocols.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms and physiological parameters.
Observe, document, and correctly interpret cardiac rhythms.
Recognize rhythm abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the RN.
Operate monitoring equipment correctly and troubleshoot when necessary.
Identify and respond to monitor alarms and emergency conditions.
Maintain composure and communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
Utilize office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, copiers, telephones, and computers.
Ensure proper documentation of all electronic and paper communications.
Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the correct resource.
Accurately document the initiation and discontinuation of patient monitoring.
Follow proper procedures for managing patient records and ensuring confidentiality.
Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Staff Member Responsibilities

Adapts to changes in the work environment; asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner.
Builds and maintains working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and co-workers; consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards.
Demonstrates ongoing learning and development; participates in ongoing skills training and competency development.
Exhibits effective work skills; performs duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality, accuracy, and timeliness; re-prioritizes and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver results.
Facilitates teamwork; actively engages in team activities and supports new team members.
Fosters an environment of trust; treats others with courtesy and respect.
Supports SPMC mission, vision, and values; participates in department strategies and tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the listed duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

This is for Night shift PRN 1800-0630.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a Telemetry Technician or ECG interpretation course is preferred.
One to two years of work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a patient care setting preferred.
Telemetry Technician experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
A Certified Nursing Assistant License is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and passing the exam.
New Telemetry Technicians will be enrolled into a Summit Pacific Medical Center approved telemetry course. The Telemetry Technician will have 3 weeks to complete the training and successfully pass the exam from date of hire.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to pass the yearly competency test.

Work Shift

Contract-based, 12-hour shifts in a 40-hour work week.

Working Location

Elma, Washington

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Prescription, Dental (including Orthodontia), Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
Daycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
AD&D
Short- and long-term disability
403b match contributions and 457 retirement account
EAP, tuition reimbursement, smoking cessation, wellness program, and more

Additional Information

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific operates a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and a range of ancillary and specialty services.
Grays Harbor area offers year-round recreational activities including hiking, kayaking, nature viewing, fishing and hunting opportunities, and proximity to Grays Harbor College and other institutions.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA).

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