Telemetry Technician (PRN) - Telemetry, University Hospital

USA Health•Mobile, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment while demonstrating well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with the medical staff, patients, families, and visitors.
Specific hearing abilities required by this job include ability to respond to auditory system alerts.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far.
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Responsibilities

Continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
High attention to detail, proactive communication with nursing and medical staff, and strict adherence to hospital safety and compliance standards.
Diligent visual and auditory observation of remote telemetry monitoring equipment for patients in nursing and intensive care units.
Accurately recognize and interpret basic ECG rhythms, identifying variations from baseline and potential emergencies.
Promptly identify life-threatening situations and initiate emergency protocols immediately.
Program computerized monitoring equipment, setting alarm limits according to physician orders or facility protocols.
Ensure all monitoring equipment is in proper working order; perform basic troubleshooting and enter maintenance requests as needed.
Utilize proper body mechanics when positioning patients for electrode application or moving heavy equipment and supplies.
Verbally report any rhythm changes or clinical alerts to the assigned nurse via telephone, microphone, or in person.
Act as a communication link between physicians, patients, and the healthcare team, utilizing high-level customer service skills.
Schedule and coordinate diagnostic procedures and follow-up appointments as required.
Maintain accurate written logs for each patient and ensure telemetry charges are submitted in a timely, efficient manner.
Utilize the Hospital Information System (HIS) and personal terminals for data entry and supply ordering.
Adhere to all hospital policies, including strict HIPAA confidentiality, infection control, and safety standards.
Work cooperatively with team members to improve unit performance and complete all tasks with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
Participate in the orientation of new personnel and attend mandatory educational requirements and committee meetings.
Practice cost-effective resource management and maintain adequate stock levels for telemetry supplies.
Ability to sit for extended periods while maintaining constant focus on multiple monitors.
Adhere to assigned schedules, including required overtime, call rotations, and prompt attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Performance Improvement (ICARE) activities and general unit health.
Complete all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
Adhere to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Related duties as assigned.