Telemetry Tech I - Williamsport Limited Part-Time Days with Rotation

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

To provide continuous cardiac monitoring for patients on telemetry.

Requirements

• High School graduate (or completion of G.E.D.)
• Completion of Telemetry/Arrhythmia Course within 3 months of date of hire.
• Ability to provide total concentration on a number of monitors over an extended period of time
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythm of patients on in house telemetry
• Ability to respond to and communicate emergency situations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Act 34

Responsibilities

• Instructs staff on nursing units to troubleshoot with minor problems (i.e., lead placement).
• Identifies own learning needs and sets personal education goals.
• Aware of quality improvement issues in the T.O.C. on the unit and contributes appropriately
• Maintains effective inter- and intra-departmental communications, both written and oral.
• Interacts positively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Identified as positive, approachable and is consistently respectful and team oriented.
• Identifies and communicates patient information to the next shift and ensures effective handoff.
• Promotes a positive image by not participating in gossip.
• Maintains clean and safe environment by establishing routine schedules for cleaning the TOC area.
• Provides routine maintenance to the telemetry equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.
• Identifies problems and seeks resources to resolve problems within their control.
• Delivers correct telemetry reports to the appropriate nursing units.
• Files patient documents on the correct charts.
• Acquires and maintains supplies; stocks and organizes the T.O.C.
• Display awareness of cultural diversity.
• Values patient's perception regarding care.
• Meets full range of customer needs.
• Actions demonstrate Hamot's vision 'to serve-Handles information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
• Interprets cardiac rhythm of patients on in- house telemetry.
• Identifies normal cardiac rhythms and recognizes basic arrhythmias.
• Reports changes outside stated parameters to the appropriate nursing unit immediately.
• Is alert and responsive to urgent and emergency situations acting within established guidelines; informs responsible persons in case of emergencies.
• Maintains and updates each patient monitor record in a consistent and timely manner.
• Provides safe patient care.
• Obtains accurate patient data.
• Reports patient findings timely with attention to detail.
• Responds appropriately to delegated duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED