Telemetry Tech

St Anthony Hospital•Lakewood, CO

23h•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech is a member of the patient care team who monitors and interprets ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings. The role supports patient safety by accurately recording ECG changes, promptly reporting critical developments, responding to monitor alarms, and ensuring patients are connected to the central monitor with appropriate alarms set. The Telemetry Tech also troubleshoots equipment, documents communications, maintains organized patient EKG records, files reports as needed, and helps maintain equipment and inventory. The central monitor must never be left unattended. An RN cosigns each patient’s documented rhythm. The position requires organizational skills, clear verbal and interpersonal communication, customer relations skills, accurate grammar and spelling, and the ability to understand written instructions and follow verbal directions. The role is based at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Basic clerical, computer data-entry, and math skills.
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute care experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Observe and document patients’ cardiac rhythms each shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and when each new patient is placed on telemetry.
Obtain RN cosignature for patients’ documented rhythms.
Immediately notify the RN when a life-threatening arrhythmia occurs.
Respond promptly to all monitor alarms according to department and hospital policy.
Document all communications to caregivers.
Ensure the central monitor is never left unattended.
Ensure all telemetry patients are connected to the central monitor and that alarms are appropriately set.
Maintain patient EKG records in a systematic, organized manner.
File EKG reports into patient charts as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate with the team leader.
Maintain inventory, clean transmitters after use, and identify and address malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain patient chart documentation confidentially.