PRN Telemetry Monitor Technician

Intermountain Health • Saint Joseph, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis. This role involves continuously observing patient cardiac rhythms, ensuring accurate ECG readings, and promptly reporting any changes to the registered nurse. The technician also manages telemetry equipment, maintains logs, and assists in training new associates.

Requirements

• Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
• Teamwork
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Documentations
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Records Management
• Computer Literacy
• Equipment Management
• Cleaning

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Previous customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
• Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.
• Accurately document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.
• Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.
• Implement crash cart checks as required by the facility at the beginning of each shift to ensure availability and functionality.
• Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.
• Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to provide a backup database and support patient care continuity as required by the facility.
• Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required by the facility.

Benefits

• Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed