Telemetry Technician - Klarman 8 (Cardiac IMC) Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

3d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Technician works under the supervision and direction of the nurse. The Telemetry Technician observes ECG tracings on monitored patients; reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the nurse caring for the patient, documents rhythms and arrhythmias and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Completion of approved course in basic arrhythmia interpretation or relevant experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to nurse.
• Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
• Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
• Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed.
• Initiates telemetry documentation system.
• Ensures proper placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
• Documents rhythm, heart rate and intervals.
• Validates 1, 2 and 3 star alarms and takes appropriate steps.
• Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
• Reviews trends and alarm history every 2 hours and documents on the telemetry record.
• Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters, and patient cables.
• Cleans and disinfects telemetry transmitter after each patient use, including changing batters and leads as necessary.
• Ensures the return of the telemetry transmitter after it is discontinued.
• Maintains log for telemetry usage.
• Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained.
• Arranges repairs as necessary.
• Maintains equipment logs.
• Monitors the unit's physical environment.
• Identifies problems and coordinates activities with support departments to maintain the physical integrity of the monitoring station.

Benefits

• The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

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