Telemetry Tech - FT Days

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station and provides monitoring appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit. The role requires assessing information that reflects patient status and applying it to age-specific care needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The technician monitors cardiac waveforms, documents rhythm strips, maintains and troubleshoots telemetry equipment, and communicates rhythm abnormalities or changes to the healthcare team. The role also supports the team, responds to patient and visitor questions or concerns, maintains required education, participates in continuing education and quality improvement, uses resources cost-effectively, and responds appropriately to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to complete an ECG class and pass the ECG exam.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Block 1 Nursing.
Technician-Patient Care (PCT) experience or training.
Medical Assistant (MA) experience or training.
Nursing Assistant (NA) experience or training.
Paramedic experience or training.

Responsibilities

Monitor waveforms and identify normal rhythms and dysrhythmias.
Document a rhythm strip every shift and as needed when a rhythm changes.
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, or healthcare team members.
Maintain unit and other 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 appropriate resources.