Telemetry Technician

Telemetry Technician – Intermountain Health

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The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis.

$19.00/hr - $23.00/hr

• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes;
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance.
• Shift Details:
  Full-time nights shifts needed, weekend and holiday requirements
• Department/Unit:
  Medical Surgical
• Additional Details:
  Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

• Monitor Cardiac Rhythms:
  Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
• Interpret ECG Data:
  Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.
• Telemetry Equipment Management:
  Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.
• Documentation:
  Accurately document ECG data in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.
• Patient Tracking:
  Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.
• Crash Cart Maintenance:
  Implement crash cart checks as required at the beginning of each shift.
• Continuity of Care:
  Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Training and Mentorship:
  Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.
• Admission/Discharge Log:
  Maintain logbooks for admissions and discharges.
• Equipment Log:
  Maintain logbooks for portable telemetry equipment.

• Teamwork
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Documentation
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Records Management
• Computer Literacy
• Equipment Management
• Cleaning

• Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation.

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Previous customer service experience.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and listening.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Expected to lift and transfer patients; bend to lift supplies up to heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and supplies; push/pull gurneys and equipment.
• May be required to stand for extended periods.
• For driving roles: expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs.

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