Telemetry Tech - FT Nights

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at a 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-status information to identify age-specific needs and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.

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 rhythm changes occur.
Troubleshoot and maintain telemetry transmitters and receivers.
Communicate abnormal rhythms and rhythm changes to the healthcare team.
Assist the healthcare team, provide input, and serve as a resource.
Address or redirect questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors, and 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 and emergency situations.
Seek guidance from appropriate resources relevant to the situation.