Telemetry Technician, Centralized Telemetry, Full-Time, Night Shift 7PM Â 7:30AM, Rotating Weekends

3 months ago


Miami, United States Jackson Health Full time

Department: Centralized Telemetry

Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Full-Time, Night Shift 7PM - 7:30AM, Rotating Weekends

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Position Summary:

Telemetry Technician provides advanced ECG monitoring while concentrating on observation of patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation. the Technician recognizes problems through continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements; identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem according to established standards. The incumbent also appropriately identifies, responds and communicates to direct patient care givers any potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiates codes, records rhythms during code and appropriately responds to all monitor alarms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Monitors patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry. immediately relays pertinent changes in monitored patient's rhythms to nursing staff and direct providers.
  • Maintains patient monitoring log and documents rhythms in the medical record.
  • Labels telemetry strips with rhythm, apical rate, ventricular rate, QT interval and PR interval. Mounts and or uploads patient's monitored strips every shift and PRN; as appropriate based on assigned unit.
  • Maintains alarm setting on monitoring unit at all times. Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information clearly and effectively to the appropriate staff.
  • Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
  • Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.
  • Maintains proper stock levels of supplies and/or forms as needed.
  • Inputs patient information into the monitoring equipment immediately upon patient's arrival to the nursing unit.
  • Deletes patient's information from the monitoring equipment upon patients' discharge from units.
  • Assists in the orientation of new staff as assigned. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.



Experience:

Generally, requires 1 to 3 years of related experience (strongly preferred). Experience in identifying cardiac arrhythmias is strongly preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Selected candidates must complete Level 1 and Level 2 EKG classes and pass an EKG Interpretation and Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition Examination within the first three months of employment in the classification.

License Certification:

Must have one of the following: EKG certification, Certified Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Foreign Medical Graduate. Telemetry Certification is strongly preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months' validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.



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