Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
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Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of a worldclass academic healthcaresystem 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.
Eligible for a SignOn Bonus up to $1500!
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 standby 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 webbased 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: Full Time 0.9 ; 12hour shifts
- Shift: Days 7:00am7:00pm
- Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub
- CBA Code: NonUnion
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
Why Join Us
Weve 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. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were 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 Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment 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 preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a fulltime equivalent 1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits UChicago Medicine.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
