Cardiac Telemetry Spec

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

19d

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Specialist coordinates continuous cardiac and related monitoring and communication functions for the centralized telemetry control unit. The role is the primary interface for identifying cardiac rhythms, recognizing abnormal and life-threatening rhythms and conditions, and communicating pertinent medical information to appropriate patient care staff. Responsibilities include assigning telemetry equipment, interpreting and documenting cardiac rhythms, activating emergency response, updating medical records, coordinating equipment maintenance and infection-control practices, maintaining patient telemetry documentation, and maintaining EKG documentation on nursing units.

Requirements

No minimum education is specified. An equivalent combination of formal education and/or prior work experience demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable; this is typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
CPR is required.
LPN, Paramedic, or equivalent training/experience may be accepted in lieu of EKG Technician Certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign and distribute cardiac telemetry equipment to designated hospital staff and retrieve equipment from nursing units as directed.
Admit and discharge patients from the telemetry monitoring service.
Maintain cardiac-related equipment in a state of readiness in coordination with Bio Medical Engineering staff.
Use computer monitoring equipment to track and record electrocardiograms for hospitalized patients.
Troubleshoot cardiac-related computer equipment in coordination with Bio Medical Engineering and manufacturer guidelines.
Interpret and document cardiac rhythms according to internal and external standards.
Identify life-threatening cardiac rhythms and institute appropriate emergency procedures.
Maintain patient-related documentation and update patient records as appropriate.
Perform quality assurance activities related to cardiac telemetry services.
Communicate EKG rhythm status, rhythm changes, abnormal rhythm disturbances, and other EKG anomalies to appropriate nursing and supervisory staff, as directed by standing orders, protocols, and specific authorization.
Use telephones, computers, pagers, and other communication systems.
Decontaminate and disinfect patient-related equipment according to policy.
Enter charges into the computer when appropriate.
Retrieve laboratory work.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.