TELEMETRY TECH

SPAULDING CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC•West Bend, WI

6d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the individual to operate all ECG equipment, manage related study activity and ensure that all staff and subjects comply with strict adherence to our quality ECG acquisition process. Equipment knowledge includes: telemetry transmitter, patient cable, central telemetry monitors, and ECG analysis software. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Spaulding Clinical’s systems integration. Perform tasks relating to cardiac/electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring including the observation of and initial assessment of telemetry ECG data. Admits subjects to the monitoring system, selects proper profiles, protocols, and identification formats. Guides SC staff in ECG hook up, quality control checks, subject positioning instructions, ECG disconnect process, along with equipment care and cleaning. Complies with the time sensitive nature of ECG acquisition per protocol standards. Observe central telemetry monitors and identify any changes in the subject's baseline cardiac rhythm or any alarms and promptly notify Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator. Collaborate with appropriate staff members for rhythm interpretation. Identify life threatening arrhythmias or out of range interval values and take immediate action by alerting appropriate staff members and, if necessary, activate EMS. Assist with study configuration and set up. Assist with management of replacement ECGs. Identify and triage factors related to equipment operation and/or subject actions that interfere with ECG acquisition quality. Perform complete system check at the beginning of every shift to include alarms, arrhythmia analysis and patient identification. Ensure adequate stock of monitoring supplies such as: patient cables, transmitter pouches, ECG electrodes and batteries. Ensure compliance and understanding of Spaulding Clinical SOP's and user/training manuals related to telemetry monitoring. Potential for cross training to Clinical Research Technician position (see Clinical Research Technician job description). As required for study or site needs and if trained and delegated may be assigned study procedures such as obtaining participant information/histories/questionaries/meals/vital signs/EKGs/drug administration/specimen collection/luggage searches. The Statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented
Good organizational traits
Self-motivated
Results oriented
Multi-tasking
Quick learner
Respond to urgent needs of the team
Strong track record of meeting deadlines
Excellent computer skills; inclination to adopt technology to maximize efficiency
Excellent time management skills
Works well in a team environment
Ability to work beyond normal business hours and various shift availability required
Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures
High School Diploma required
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system
BLS certification required within 6 months of hire or promotion date

Nice To Haves

ECG and phlebotomy experience preferred
Basic ECG interpretation course preferred
Possess two years experience monitoring ECG/Arrhythmia in a physician's office, clinic, hospital or similar setting preferred

Responsibilities

Operate all ECG equipment
Manage related study activity
Ensure staff and subjects comply with quality ECG acquisition process
Perform tasks relating to cardiac/electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
Observe and perform initial assessment of telemetry ECG data
Admit subjects to the monitoring system, select proper profiles, protocols, and identification formats
Guide SC staff in ECG hook up, quality control checks, subject positioning instructions, ECG disconnect process, and equipment care and cleaning
Comply with time-sensitive nature of ECG acquisition per protocol standards
Observe central telemetry monitors and identify changes in subject's baseline cardiac rhythm or alarms
Promptly notify Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator of changes or alarms
Collaborate with appropriate staff for rhythm interpretation
Identify life-threatening arrhythmias or out-of-range interval values and take immediate action
Alert appropriate staff members and, if necessary, activate EMS
Assist with study configuration and set up
Assist with management of replacement ECGs
Identify and triage factors related to equipment operation and/or subject actions that interfere with ECG acquisition quality
Perform complete system check at the beginning of every shift
Ensure adequate stock of monitoring supplies
Ensure compliance and understanding of Spaulding Clinical SOP's and user/training manuals related to telemetry monitoring
Potential for cross training to Clinical Research Technician position
As required for study or site needs and if trained and delegated, may be assigned study procedures such as obtaining participant information/histories/questionaries/meals/vital signs/EKGs/drug administration/specimen collection/luggage searches