Telemetry Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech is a vital member of the patient care team, monitoring and interpreting ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings. The role supports patient safety by accurately recording ECG changes, promptly reporting critical developments, troubleshooting monitoring equipment, and maintaining accurate, confidential patient records. The position also includes maintaining inventory, cleaning transmitters after use, and identifying malfunctioning equipment. The tech observes and documents patients’ cardiac rhythms every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and when a new patient is placed on telemetry. The RN cosigns documented rhythms. The tech promptly notifies the RN of life-threatening arrhythmias, responds to monitor alarms according to department and hospital policy, documents communications with caregivers, and ensures the central monitor is attended and that telemetry patients are connected with alarms appropriately set. EKG records must be maintained systematically, and reports filed in charts as needed.

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.
Excellent organizational skills and clear verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
Strong customer relations skills.
Impeccable grammar and spelling.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal directives efficiently.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute care experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings.
Observe and document each patient’s cardiac rhythm every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and when a new patient is placed on telemetry.
Ensure the RN cosigns documented patient rhythms.
Immediately notify the RN when a life-threatening arrhythmia occurs.
Respond promptly to monitor alarms according to department and hospital policy.
Document communications with caregivers.
Ensure the central monitor is never left unattended.
Ensure all patients on telemetry are connected to the central monitor and alarms are appropriately set.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify and address malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain patient EKG records in an organized, systematic manner and file EKG reports into charts as needed.
Maintain inventory and clean transmitters after use.
Communicate effectively with the team leader and other team members.