CARDIAC TELEMETRY SPEC

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

127d

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Specialist coordinates continuous cardiac and related monitoring and communication functions for the centralized telemetry control unit. This position functions as the primary interface for identification of cardiac rhythms, identification of abnormal and life-threatening rhythms and conditions, and communication of pertinent medical information to the appropriate patient care staff. Responsibilities include the assignment of cardiac telemetry equipment, cardiac rhythm interpretation and related documentation, activation of emergent response, and daily medical record updates. The specialist also coordinates specific equipment maintenance and infection control practices for telemetry equipment, maintains telemetry documentation for each patient on service, and assures ready access to information by nurses and physicians. Additionally, the role involves maintaining EKG documentation on nursing units.

Requirements

• None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• LPN, Paramedic, or equivalent training/experience may be accepted in lieu of EKG Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and distributes cardiac telemetry equipment to designated hospital staff.
• Retrieves cardiac telemetry equipment from nursing units as directed.
• Admits and discharges patients from the telemetry monitoring service.
• Maintains cardiac related equipment in a state of readiness in coordination with Bio Medical Engineering staff.
• Utilizes computer monitoring equipment to track and record electrocardiogram for patients admitted to the hospital.
• Troubleshoots cardiac related computer equipment in coordination with Bio Medical Engineering and manufacturers guidelines.
• Interprets and documents cardiac rhythms according to internal and external standards.
• Identifies life threatening cardiac rhythms and institutes proper emergency procedures.
• Maintains patient related documentation.
• Performs quality assurance activities as related to cardiac telemetry services.
• Communicates EKG rhythm status, rhythm changes, abnormal rhythm disturbances, and other EKG anomalies to the proper nursing and supervisory staff.
• Utilizes telephone, computer, pagers, and other communication systems.
• Performs decontamination and disinfection of patient related equipment as directed by policy.
• Documents and maintains patient record as appropriate. Enters charges into computer when appropriate. Retrieves lab work.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees