Telemetry Technician - PCU - Casual

Independence Health System Careers•Mount Pleasant, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Monitor Technician monitors the cardiac rhythm of patients on telemetry monitors, analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient. This role contributes to the delivery of indirect patient care within the parameters established by hospital policy, procedure, protocols and standards of care. The technician collects, documents, and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored, appropriately sending data and rhythm strips to the unit to be placed on the patient’s chart. They act in accordance with established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias, and comply with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation. The role assists in developing an educational process for patient care activities that promote health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes. The technician assists the RN in patient care by communicating patient arrhythmias and helping to address monitor problems. They maintain a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. Communication of pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers and reporting changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN, or Physician are key functions. The technician contacts Bio-Med regarding problems with monitoring equipment maintenance and utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events. Participation in unit performance improvement activities, assisting in data collection, and recommending modifications for performance improvement are expected. Demonstrating leadership, interpreting and analyzing rhythm strips, and seeking guidance from the PCU RN are also important. The role maintains accountability for actions taken and performs effectively as a preceptor/mentor to new hires. Assisting in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs and ensuring department compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies are part of the responsibilities. Participation in continuous survey readiness and adherence to the infection control process, including standard precautions, are required. The technician oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on the unit for patient monitoring and provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies. They assume an appropriate code team role during code situations and respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Level of Education.
Strong leadership ability.
Good organizational skills.
Independent and critical thinking skills.
Sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course or Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 45 days of hire or transfer.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Paramedic.
Keyboarding skills or computer experience in windows.
Clinical experience in health care.

Responsibilities

Monitors the cardiac rhythm of patients on telemetry monitors.
Analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient.
Collects, documents, and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to the unit to be placed on the patient’s chart.
Acts in accordance with established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.
Assists in developing an educational process for patient care activities that promote health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
Assists the RN in patient care by communicating patient arrhythmias and helping to address monitor problems.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers.
Communicates pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers.
Reports changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN, or Physician.
Contacts Bio-Med regarding problems with maintenance of monitoring equipment.
Utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events.
Participates in the unit performance improvement activities.
Assists in data collection process as requested.
Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behavior inherent to the role of the telemetry monitor technician.
Demonstrates an ability to interpret and analyze rhythm strips.
Seeks guidance and direction as appropriate from the PCU RN.
Maintains accountability for actions taken.
Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires.
Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
Assists in the department’s compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions.
Oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on the unit for monitoring of patients.
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations.
Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
Other duties as assigned.