Patient Care Technician FTE; Night Shift

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Pay Range (depending on experience): $22.20 - $30.98.

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.

• 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.

• 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:
  Maintains effective 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 & development:
  Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development.
• Exhibits effective work skills:
  Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results.
• Facilitates Teamwork:
  Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
• Fosters an environment of trust:
  Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation.
• Supports SPMC mission, vision, and values:
  Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision, and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, 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.

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

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

• Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and pass the exam.
• New Telemetry Technicians will be enrolled into a Summit Pacific Medical Center approved telemetry…