Telemetry Tech - Per Diem

Position: Telemetry Tech - Per Diem Days
Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At Honor Health, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

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Honor Health is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more.

With more than 16,000 team members, 4,000 affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers, Honor Health seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being. People often say care feels different here -- because it does. Learn more at
Responsibilities

Job Summary
Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures

• Monitors waveforms and identifies normal rhythms and dysrhythmias. Documents rhythm strip every shift and as needed with any changes in rhythm. Troubleshoots and maintains telemetry transmitters and receivers. Communicates with the healthcare team of any abnormal rhythm or changes in a patient's rhythm.
• Assists, provides input, and serves as a resource to the healthcare team.
• Provides customer service by addressing or redirecting questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors or healthcare team members.
• Maintains unit and other regulatory education requirements. Participates in continuing education, quality improvement activities, and supports membership in technical organizations.
• Utilizes material resources in a cost-effective manner. Recommends cost-saving measures within the department or unit.
• Responds appropriately to crisis/emergency situations. Seeks guidance from appropriate resource relevant to the situation.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience
Must be able to pass EKG Exam. Required

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