Telemetry Technician 3, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician 3 (U) delivers patient care by monitoring the telemetry of patients with continuous cardiac monitoring as ordered by the physician. The Telemetry Technician 3 (U) also monitors cardiac functions and communicates all findings to the assigned nurse. Additionally, the incumbent effectively communicates all changes in heart rhythm. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of EKG certification program
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum 7-9 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Observes the cardiac rhythms on the monitors on a continuous basis during the shift.
Recognizes interference and can correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
Records monitor strips on all patients every 4 hours.
Documents PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
Assures that all telemetry monitor alarms are on at all times.
Retrieves rhythms stored in memory upon request.
Supervises supply inventory and reports malfunctioning equipment.
Complies with the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.