Telemetry Technician

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

1d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis. This is a 31 bed Progressive Care Telemetry unit. We care for patients with various primary cardiac issues or stroke as well as patients with any primary issue that has a secondary cardiac issue that requires closer monitoring. We upload the mission and values of Intermountain Health in our daily work with patients and caregivers.

Requirements

• Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Previous customer service experience
• Prior healthcare experience to include telemetry monitoring

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
• Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.
• Accurately document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.
• Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.
• Implement crash cart checks as required by the facility at the beginning of each shift to ensure availability and functionality.
• Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.
• Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to provide a backup database and support patient care continuity as required by the facility.
• Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required by the facility.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance
• Partners with colleges for debt free programs
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed