Telemetry Technician-PT/PRN

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System•Watertown, SD

10d

About The Position

Sanford Health Watertown is a nonprofit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. The Telemetry Technician monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms and vital signs in the CCU, Telemetry Unit, Medical-Surgical Unit, Maternal Child Health, and other departments to identify abnormal patterns and notify nursing staff. The role also performs DASH monitoring and monitors critical-care measures, including Swan-Ganz, arterial line, temporary pacemaker, CVP, and wedge pressure readings. The technician keeps nurses informed of changes, maintains accurate trend reports, and performs clerical and patient-care duties as assigned. Part-time (0.6 status or 24 hours per week) and PRN, fill-in or as-needed, positions are available. The listed wage is $16.50–$24.76.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Ability to receive special training in interpreting cardiac rhythm strips.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Monitor telemetry cardiac rhythms and vital signs, contact nursing stations about abnormalities, and communicate telemetry reports to physicians and nurses.
Perform DASH monitoring of NIBP, oximetry, respiration, and heart rhythm; notify nursing units and CCU nurses of abnormalities.
Monitor patients in OB/Nursery, Pediatrics, General Surgical, Medical Floor, and ER units, including DASH monitoring used mainly for step-down and post-operative anesthesia monitoring.
Prepare accurate trend reports.
Monitor CCU patients using cardiac, NIBP, oximetry, respiratory, Swan-Ganz, arterial line, temporary pacemaker, CVP, and wedge pressure measures; keep the primary nurse informed of changes.
Answer telephones, enter daily charges, transcribe physician orders, and make copies for transfers.
Coordinate staffing calls for telemetry technicians and RNs as directed by the house supervisor and CCU RN.
Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances in critical care, medical/surgical/pediatric, and maternal child health departments.
Monitor and interpret rhythm strips, trend data, and inform a supervisor or RN of variances.
Assist with direct patient care by answering call lights, repositioning patients, and helping with activities of daily living.
Observe cardiac monitor screens and listen for alarms to identify abnormal heart-rhythm variations.
Measure the length and height of patients’ heart-rhythm patterns on graphic tape readouts and post the information in patient records.
Answer patient calls for assistance and medical staff inquiries concerning patients.
Perform clerical and patient-care duties as assigned, along with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, subject to eligibility.
Dental insurance, subject to eligibility.
Vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
Life insurance, subject to eligibility.
403(b) retirement plan, subject to eligibility.
Generous paid time off, subject to eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account, for qualifying employees.
Employee Assistance Program for mental health, for qualifying employees.
Education Loan Program, for qualifying employees.
Community discounts, including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center, for qualifying employees.