Cardiac Telemetry Technician, Nursing Telemetry Hub

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) in the Telemetry HubDepartment.

The Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.

Essential Job Functions

  • Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients.
  • Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse.
  • Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
  • Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
  • Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy.
  • Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system.
  • Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
  • Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy.
  • Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps.
  • Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
  • Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy.
  • Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables.
  • Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
  • Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association).
  • Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
  • Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Cardiographic Technician strongly Preferred
  • One year work experience 
  • Knowledge of medical terminology 

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.1) ; 12-hour shifts
  • Shift: Rotating 7:00am-7:00pm & 7:00pm-7:00am
  • Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub
  • CBA Code: Non-Union
  • No Visa Sponsorship Available
Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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