Telemetry Tech

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point•Lehi, UT

4d•$17 - $22

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 helps support patient safety by accurately recording ECG changes, reporting critical developments promptly, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining accurate, confidential patient documentation. The Telemetry Tech also communicates with the team leader and other caregivers, maintains inventory, cleans transmitters after use, and identifies and addresses malfunctioning equipment. The position requires strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relations skills; accurate grammar and spelling; and the ability to understand written instructions and follow verbal directions. The role includes observing and documenting cardiac rhythms every shift, when arrhythmias occur, and when new patients are placed on telemetry. A registered nurse cosigns documented rhythms.

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 every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and when a new patient is placed on telemetry.
Ensure a registered nurse cosigns each patient’s documented rhythm.
Recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and immediately notify the registered nurse.
Respond promptly to monitor alarms according to department and hospital policy.
Document all communications with 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 in patient charts as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and proactively identify and address malfunctioning equipment.
Maintain inventory and clean transmitters after use.