Telemetry Tech

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center • Grand Junction, CO

286d • $16 - $21

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis. This includes continuously monitoring cardiac rhythm, accurately interpreting ECG rhythms, and promptly reporting changes from baseline to the registered nurse. The technician recognizes changes in ECG baseline and documents findings in the patient chart to communicate ECG history for multiple disciplines to review. The role also involves maintaining telemetry equipment, preparing telemetry ECG packs, and ensuring the availability of functional crash carts. The technician assists in training new associates and provides complete patient ECG history to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a comparable health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythm ensuring the patients' ECG is observed.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and promptly report changes from baseline to registered nurse.
• Recognize changes in ECG baseline and document findings in patient chart.
• Measure ECG data; Rate, Rhythm, PR, QRS, QTC intervals correctly with minimal assistance.
• Maintain specified telemetry equipment and prepare telemetry ECG packs.
• Clean telemetry ECG packs at patient discharge and allocate telemetry pack to correct storage space.
• Implement crash cart check according to hospital policy at the start of each shift.
• Maintain admission/discharge log book providing backup database.
• Assist in tracking patient location when off telemetry monitoring for procedures.
• Provide interdisciplinary team with patient ECG data as requested.
• Inform CNS, RN or CN when patient leads are off ensuring visualization of ECG rhythm.
• Provide complete patient ECG history to oncoming monitor technician.
• Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

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