About The Position

Responsible for continual monitoring of telemetry units and promptly alerting appropriate personnel of significant changes in readings.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous Telemetry Monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading required.
  • Ability to project a professional image.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
  • Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
  • Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
  • Regular and punctual attendance.
  • English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to identify and implement components of the Telemetry Monitor Tech process.
  • Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
  • Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

  • One (1) year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading preferred.
  • Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
  • Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Continually observe and analyze telemetry monitors and immediately report significant changes in rhythms to the appropriate personnel
  • Completing required clerical tasks as assigned.
  • Clean and perform equipment checks as required.
  • Remain current with literature/techniques related to position and maintain updated in-services and tools as necessary and appropriate.
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
  • Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and to patients and customers outside the hospital.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
  • Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
  • Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
  • Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
  • Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
  • Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and support. Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
  • Attend and participate in facility meetings.
  • Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
  • Participate in hospital wide safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
  • Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.
  • Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance.
  • Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participate in new employee orientation.
  • Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
  • Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Complies with applicable health screenings.
  • Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues timely.
  • Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.
  • Attends in-service and education programs; attends and completes continuing education required for maintenance of applicable license and/or certification.
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