Telemetry Technician- part time; Nights

Position: Telemetry Technician- 12 Hours part time (Nights 7PM-7AM)

Telemetry Technician – 12 Hours Part Time (Nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)

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Job Summary

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors, ensuring prompt response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse, or Telemetry Technician team lead based on established processes.

Monitoring will take place from a centralized location and the technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular

Shift: 12 Hours Part Time (Nights) 7PM–7AM

Scheduled

Hours:

12

Starting Salary: $19.40/hour plus shift differential for eligible shifts.

Benefits

• Working in a Centralized Unit based out of the St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas Hospital
• Paid Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices.
• Ensure complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record.
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co‑workers, and management.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Appropriately process admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EPIC).

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly with a minimum score of 85%; 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

Years of Experience

Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, work well in a group setting, coachable and open to learning a new skill.

Desired: Prior experience as a telemetry technician.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum: Valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EPIC).
• Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates and the public.
• Organized, neat and self‑motivated.
• Warm personality and concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self‑directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face‑to‑face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt.

EEO Statement

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.

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