CARDIAC TELEMETRY SPEC

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

109d

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Specialist coordinates continuous cardiac and related monitoring and communication functions for the centralized telemetry control unit. This role serves as the primary interface for identifying cardiac rhythms, recognizing abnormal and life-threatening rhythms, and communicating pertinent medical information to the appropriate patient care staff. Responsibilities include the assignment of cardiac telemetry equipment, interpretation of cardiac rhythms, activation of emergency responses, and maintaining daily medical records. The specialist also coordinates equipment maintenance and infection control practices for telemetry equipment, ensuring that telemetry documentation is maintained for each patient and is readily accessible to nurses and physicians.

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.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification required.
• 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 records 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.

Benefits

• Unmatched medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program

What This Job Offers

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