Telemetry Technician
Telemetry Technician
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
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- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
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Overview
Telemetry Technician
Shift: 4 7pm7am shifts per pay period
Will be responsible for observing patient monitors in unit for abnormalities in heart rate & rhythm blood pressure and other changes and communicating appropriately. Will also be responsible for applying telemetry equipment to patient utilizing proper lead placement and maintaining monitoring equipment for daily use.
Responsibilities
Observes monitors for: Abnormalities/changes in heart rate and rhythm Equipment malfunction SPO2 levels Blood pressure
Responds immediately and appropriately to monitor observations
Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality in interpersonal relationships with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Maintains monitoring equipment for daily use i.e. set up alarm system changes batteries changes paper and cleans equipment.
Functions in daytoday and emergency situations in accordance with nursing standards and as assigned by the nurse.
Communicates with other members of the healthcare team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Participates in unit operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of nursing unit and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.
Participates in nondirect patient care activities including educational activities performance improvement activities and other related activities.
Performs clerical duties as needed
Demonstrates positive customer relation skills.
Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Education
License(s)/Certification(s):
Scope Tech Course (provided at hospital) Basic Life Support
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to exercise good judgement maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change. Ability to organize work. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
Other: Nurse call system telephone and paging
system office equipment paper supplies computer and telemetry monitor.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
