Telemetry Tech - PRN Days

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding lifespan growth and development, assessing patient-status data, interpreting information related to age-specific needs, and providing care according to departmental policies and procedures.

This is a PRN day-shift position in the Network Central Monitoring Unit, with locations across Phoenix, Arizona. PRN status requires at least two years of recent cardiac monitoring experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to complete an ECG class and pass the ECG exam.
• More than 10 months of telemetry technician experience in acute care.
• PRN status requires at least two years of recent cardiac monitoring experience.

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 or 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 or emergency situations and seek guidance from an appropriate resource.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED