Telemetry Technician

Salary Range: $17.28 - $23.82
Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.
Position Summary:

• This position reports to the Director of CCU or the CCU Nurse Manager.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment.
• Interprets basic cardiac rhythms, common dysrhythmia and monitor mechanical malfunctions.
• Performs discharge information, and breakdown of charts for CCU patients.
• Remains flexible to changing systems.
• Answers the telephone and coordinate nurses' station activity.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits.
• Treats patients, families, visitors, peers and physicians with consideration and respect.
• Communicates concerns appropriately using the established chain of command.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-worker, patients, family members, visitors, and Physicians.
• Demonstrates ability to read EKG/Monitor strips and is responsible to communicate to RNs the patients EKG readings throughout the assigned shift.

• Maintains all principles of confidentiality according to District policy and as required by State and Federal agencies.
• Follows guidelines and practices identified in the Employee Handbook.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within the unit.
• Completes hospital-wide skills criteria annually.
• Complies with annual PPD testing.
• Supports the District Mission, Vision and Values Statements.
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Responsible for own Performance Improvement Activities.
• Responsible for own Professional Development.

• Demonstrates proficiency in all required areas for patients in the CCU after appropriate orientation to the area.
• Maintains ability to perform competencies as assigned and completes renewal of competencies annually.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Accurately monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment. Informs licensed caregiver of dysrhythmia as they occur.
• Maintains integrity of the telemetry system. Reports all malfunctions or needed adjustments of equipment.
• Documents all EKG rhythm strips of patient's room number, name, date, and the time the strip was obtained.
• Ensures that all alarms are on at all times with the appropriate parameters.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of basic arrhythmias.
• The ability to be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The ability to use computer keyboard and telephone.
• The ability to have fine motor control of hands and fingers.
• The ability to transfer patients.
• The ability to maintain EKG and BLS certification.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team member.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients, and visitors.
• May perform clerical and other duties as requested.

• Education: High School education or equivalent.
• Experience: Acute care Ward Clerk or Monitor Tech.
• Certifications: EKG and BLS certificate. BLS required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Skills/Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Exhibitsthe ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy. Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.