Telemetry Tech

Sutter Health•Antioch, CA

10d•$34 - $42

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech provides clerical support to an assigned nursing unit and physician staff as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team. The role is trained and/or certified in basic cardiac monitoring and continuously observes department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to appropriate health care staff. Responsibilities also include chart and forms management, data collection, order and results processing, admissions, discharges and transfers, and departmental communication, as required. The position follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position at Sutter Delta Medical Center. The schedule is an eight-hour day shift, 40 hours per week, on variable days, with every-other-weekend requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
Within 30 days, EKG certification, CCT (CCI), or CRAT (CCI); alternatively, demonstrate understanding of the heart’s electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms by successfully completing competency testing within eight weeks, as determined by the hiring manager. Department-specific certification requirements and exceptions apply.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical terminology, views, and equipment.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records, EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support to the assigned nursing unit and physician staff.
Continuously observe department cardiac rhythms and report changes to appropriate health care staff.
Manage charts and forms and collect data.
Process orders and results.
Process admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Support departmental communication as required.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.