Telemetry Technician- part time; Nights

Overview

Job Summary Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager. The Telemetry Technician will continuously observe and interpret assigned ECG rhythm monitors, ensure prompt and appropriate response to ECG changes, maintain alarms, and identify basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifacts. Escalate rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse, or Telemetry Technician team lead based on established processes. Monitoring occurs from a centralized location, and the Telemetry Technician will monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.

Job Title
:
Telemetry Technician (Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech)

Non-Exempt

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

Starting
:
Starting at $19.40/hr plus Shift Differential for eligible shifts

• Perform 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 (EHR).
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, support staff, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Appropriately process admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – (EPIC).

Minimum

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

Minimum
: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be quick learner, adaptable, able to work under pressure, able to work well in a team, and coachable with openness to learning a new skill.

Desired
:
Prior experience as a telemetry technician.

Minimum
:
Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Desired
:
Telemetry Technician Certification.

• 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 and perform critical analysis.
• Self-directed; work well telephonically and face-to-face.
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain a positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

Non-Exempt

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.