Telemetry Technologist

Overview

• $ Sign-On Bonus
• Night Shift
• Shea Medical Center

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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area.

The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13, team members, 3, affiliated providers and nearly volunteers.

HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms at the central telemetry station.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his / her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures

Monitors waveforms and identifies normal rhythms and dysrhythmias. Documents rhythm strip every shift and as needed with any changes in rhythm.

Troubleshoots and maintains telemetry transmitters and receivers. Communicates with the healthcare team of any abnormal rhythm or changes in a patient’s rhythm.

• Assists, provides input, and serves as a resource to the healthcare team.
• Provides customer service by addressing or redirecting questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors or healthcare team members.
• Maintains unit and other regulatory education requirements. Participates in continuing education, quality improvement activities, and supports membership in technical organizations.
• Utilizes material resources in a cost-effective manner. Recommends cost-saving measures within the department or unit.
• Responds appropriately to crisis / emergency situations. Seeks guidance from appropriate resource relevant to the situation.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience

Must be able to pass EKG Exam. Required

Completion of Block 1 Nursing OR Technician-Patient Care (PCT) OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Paramedic OR current HonorHealth employee in good standing with 6 months of experience OR six months of prior telemetry tech experience. Required