Telemetry Technician - Flagstaff

Northern Arizona Healthcare • Flagstaff, AZ

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About The Position

The Telemetry Monitor Technician, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Director, and Clinical Manager, is responsible for conducting and documenting on-going observations of patient cardiac rhythms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED- Required
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)- Required
• Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare/patient care experience- Preferred
• Previous telemetry monitoring- Preferred

Responsibilities

• Telemetry Monitoring Measures telemetry rhythms every 6 hours and records data.
• Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record, and report normal and abnormal heart rhythm patterns.
• Assesses interval measurements and proper and improper pacemaker/implantable defibrillator function utilizing the telemetry monitoring equipment. EKG Operations
• Responsible for preparing medical record information, printing labels and face-sheets, making copies of rhythm sheets, and stocking supplies.
• Assesses for telemetry lead failures and replaces leads while collaborating with nursing staff to correct these failures.
• Reviews and obtains orders for 12 lead EKGs, ensuring the order is correctly entered and loaded into EMR.
• Ensures all telemetry packs have new/working batteries when utilized by patients.
• Responsible for lead placement and monitor set up for telemetry admissions.
• Obtains a list of nurses assigned to monitored patients at the beginning of each shift.
• Communicates via telephone with the assigned Registered Nurse regarding admission and discharge of patients.
• Communicates an admission rhythm and any changes to monitored rhythm; any dysrhythmias; and/or vital signs displayed on the monitor that outside of normal range.
• Communicates with Registered Nurse to discuss any alarm setting changes.
• Documents communication with Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of rhythm measurements and communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED