CARDIAC TELEMETRY SPEC

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Specialist coordinates continuous cardiac and related monitoring and communication functions for the centralized telemetry control unit. The role serves as the primary interface for identifying cardiac rhythms, abnormal and life-threatening rhythms and conditions, and communicating pertinent medical information to appropriate patient-care staff. Responsibilities include assigning cardiac telemetry equipment, interpreting cardiac rhythms, maintaining related documentation, activating emergency responses, updating medical records, coordinating equipment maintenance and infection-control practices, and maintaining EKG documentation on nursing units. The position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a 444-bed hospital and part of Covenant Health.

Requirements

Minimum education is not specified; a combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the job is accepted, typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Preference may be given to individuals with a high school diploma or GED.
No minimum experience specified.
LPN, Paramedic, or equivalent training/experience may be accepted in lieu of EKG Technician Certification.
CPR required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assigns and distributes cardiac telemetry equipment to designated hospital staff and retrieves 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.
Uses computer monitoring equipment to track and record electrocardiograms for hospitalized patients.
Troubleshoots cardiac-related computer equipment in coordination with Bio Medical Engineering and manufacturer 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 and updates patient records as appropriate.
Performs quality assurance activities related to cardiac telemetry services.
Communicates EKG rhythm status, rhythm changes, abnormal rhythm disturbances, and other EKG anomalies to appropriate nursing and supervisory staff, as directed by standing orders, protocols, or specific authorization.
Uses telephone, computer, pagers, and other communication systems.
Decontaminates and disinfects patient-related equipment according to policy.
Enters charges into the computer when appropriate and retrieves laboratory work.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.