Virtual Tech (Telemetry) - Virtual Care Onsite (Nights)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support for the acquisition and interpretation of cardiac tracings needed to diagnose or rule-out cardiac disease in an inpatient population using hardwired or wireless cardiac monitoring equipment. May also provide oversight of pulse oximetry monitoring. This is an onsite position at our Crystal Terrace building. It does not accommodate any remote work. Telemetry monitoring experience preferred.

Requirements

1 year relevant work experience
High School Diploma or GED
Data Interpretation (Novice)
Cardiac Monitoring (Novice)
Medical Devices (Fundamental Awareness)
Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice)

Nice To Haves

Telemetry monitoring experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assures that patients who require oversight of cardiac monitoring are accurately admitted to the monitoring software system.
Acquires, measures, and provides initial interpretation of electrocardiogram waveforms per protocol and upon request from providers and/or nurses.
Imports waveforms into the patient's electronic medical record.
Identifies and communicates abnormal and/or significant changes in cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings to the unit staff in the appropriate time frame per protocol.
Notifies unit staff of leads off and low batteries.
Serves as a resource to unit staff for lead placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of telemetry and cardiac monitoring equipment.