Telemetry Technician - Prov Central Telemetry Monitor - Providence

USA Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician provides visual and auditory observation of remote telemetry monitoring equipment for patients in nursing units or intensive care units. The technician recognizes and interprets basic ECG rhythms, identifies emergency situations, and responds according to protocol. The role includes programming computerized equipment and setting alarm limits according to physician orders or protocols, maintaining alarms, printing strips according to policy, and ensuring equipment is in proper working order. The technician maintains patient logs and accurate documentation, submits telemetry monitoring charges, communicates rhythm variations promptly to the appropriate nurse, and responds to overhead pages. The role also includes coordinating diagnostic procedures and follow-up appointments, ordering telemetry supplies, submitting maintenance and repair requests, and communicating with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting while observing monitors, regular and prompt attendance, and the ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required. Employees must be in a regular position working at least 20 hours per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated education requirement.
Ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Abide by and enforce compliance requirements and policies, performing responsibilities ethically and consistently with organizational values.
Adhere to hospital policies, including confidentiality requirements.
Assist with orientation of new employees and personnel as assigned.
Visually and audibly monitor remote telemetry equipment for patients in nursing units or intensive care units.
Recognize and interpret basic ECG rhythms and recognize emergencies, responding according to protocol.
Program computerized equipment and set alarm limits according to physician orders or protocols.
Maintain alarms at all times, print strips according to policy, and maintain equipment in proper working order.
Use proper body mechanics when moving or positioning patients to apply electrodes and when moving equipment or supplies.
Enter computer requests for unit maintenance and repair.
Schedule and coordinate diagnostic procedures and continued-care or follow-up appointments.
Maintain adequate telemetry stock supplies through computer ordering.
Use a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System.
Communicate appropriately with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team in person and by telephone.
Respond to overhead pages.
Promptly report variations from a patient's normal rhythm to the appropriate nurse in person, by telephone, or by microphone.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including a written log for each patient.
Submit patient charges for telemetry monitoring in a timely and efficient manner.
Complete assigned duties positively and without conflict; cooperate with and assist others to improve unit performance.
Complete mandatory unit, department, educational, and hospital requirements.
Use cost-effective practices and assist team members with tasks.
Provide competent patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Follow current infection-control and safety standards.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule, and work overtime as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.