Telemetry Tech - PT Days

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess patient-status data, identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to complete an ECG class and pass the ECG exam.
Completion of Block 1 Nursing, Technician-Patient Care (PCT), Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), or Paramedic training is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Block 1 Nursing.
Experience as a Technician-Patient Care (PCT), Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), or Paramedic.

Responsibilities

Monitor waveforms and identify normal rhythms and dysrhythmias.
Document a rhythm strip every shift and as needed when rhythm changes occur.
Troubleshoot and maintain telemetry transmitters and receivers.
Communicate abnormal rhythms or changes in a patient's rhythm to the healthcare team.
Assist, provide input, and serve as a resource to the healthcare team.
Address or redirect questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Maintain unit and regulatory education requirements; participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities; and support membership in technical organizations.
Use material resources cost-effectively and recommend cost-saving measures within the department or unit.
Respond appropriately to crisis and emergency situations and seek guidance from appropriate resources.