Telemetry Tech - PT Days

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding life-span growth and development and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

The technician monitors cardiac waveforms, identifies normal rhythms and dysrhythmias, documents rhythm strips each shift and when rhythm changes occur, troubleshoots and maintains telemetry transmitters and receivers, and communicates abnormal rhythms or changes to the healthcare team. The role also supports the healthcare team, responds to questions or concerns from patients and others, completes 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 qualification.
• Medical Assistant (MA) experience or qualification.
• Nursing Assistant (NA) experience or qualification.
• Paramedic experience or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor waveforms and identify normal rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Document a rhythm strip every shift and as needed when there are changes in rhythm.
• 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, and healthcare team members.
• Maintain unit and regulatory education requirements; participate in continuing education, 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $1,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED