Telemetry Technician - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician supports patient monitoring needs by monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, continuous oxygen saturation, and/or end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, and reporting life-threatening arrhythmias and abnormal oxygen or carbon dioxide levels to appropriate personnel. The technician communicates with patients and staff, documents patient data accurately, and supports effective use of equipment, supplies, and other departmental resources. This role works in the Central Monitoring Unit and performs patient admissions, discharges, and transfers-related communication; cardiac and respiratory monitoring; data entry and documentation; equipment and supply management; and coordination with clinical staff. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW. Employees are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement.

Requirements

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification is required.
Must demonstrate EKG competency.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a telemetry technician in an acute care setting.
Telemetry Certification from the National Telemetry Association.

Responsibilities

Expedite patient flow by communicating patient data relevant to admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Maintain the Central Telemetry Log according to unit guidelines.
Identify and report cardiac and respiratory monitoring assessment data, and interpret EKGs per competency.
Monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and end-tidal carbon dioxide values; communicate abnormal values, changes, and trends according to care guidelines.
Recognize and communicate abnormal or life-threatening changes to clinical staff.
Respond to customer needs through communication and coordination with team members, using AIDET communication standards.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, MDs, and other providers, about patient monitoring events.
Assist during crisis interventions, including codes and disasters.
Enter data accurately into the central monitoring system and document pertinent cardiac rhythm data in the electronic health record.
Seek clarification when documentation, orders, or patient status information is unclear.
Use departmental resources effectively; organize, prioritize, and complete work efficiently.
Order supplies, forms, and equipment, and maintain stock according to unit guidelines.
Manage telemetry boxes and other portable equipment according to unit processes, and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
Set up, troubleshoot, and operate the cardiac monitoring system to obtain accurate cardiac rhythm and respiratory values.
Set alarm parameters, review alarm histories, assure pacemaker detection and capture, and determine the best view or lead for arrhythmia detection.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to promote staff safety.
Submit work orders for equipment repair and report urgent or unresolved malfunctions.
Report personal injuries within two hours and follow reporting procedures.
Follow equipment safety procedures, report hazards and unsafe practices, and comply with universal precautions and hospital infection-control policies.