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Telemetry Technician
Oroville, CA
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High School Graduate or Equivalent Medical Terminology Dysrythmia Recognition Certification of Completion Job Details:
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High School Graduate or Equivalent Medical Terminology Dysrythmia Recognition Certification of Completion Basic computer skills Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and telephone etiquette Ability to establish priorities in a changing work environment Experience as a unit clerk or monitor technician is desirable
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Job Summary The monitor technician performs a variety of functions. He/she interacts with all Support Services Departments. The work is fast-paced requiring prioritization of multiple duties and responding to numerous requests. It requires problem solving and decision making using self control and stress tolerance in dealing with multiple issues at one time. Duties Performs general clerical duties Order transcription Knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms Continuous monitoring of the Central Information Centers for ICU patients and Telemetry patients Reports/monitor malfunctions to the ICU Supervisor, makes calls as necessary to GE technical support Notification of the charge nurse and floor nurse of abnormal rhythms or significant change in rhythms Monitors ECG patterns in the Intensive Care Unit Monitors rhythms for Telemetry Patients Reports rhythm patterns of all patients to on-coming shift Understands basic ECG rhythms: Sinus rhythm Atrial fibrillation and flutter Premature atrial contractions Supraventricular tachycardia/atrial tachycardia Junction rhythms Premature ventricular contractions Ventricular tachycardia/Fibrillation First, Second Type 1/Type 2 and Third degree AV blocks Pacemaker rhythms Charge nurse notified of significant changes in rhythm or rate in a timely manner Rhythm strips are consistently mounted every 4 hours Consistently runs and mounts strips during codes Notifies bedside nurse if there are consistent alarms for blood pressure of sPO2 Rhythms documented on Telemetry report. Telemetry report sent to the floors every shift Calls the unit nurse when there are significant changes in rhythm or rate. Name of person spoken with and time of notification are documented on the strip. May fax strips to the floor. Notifies the ICU charge nurse of changes Telemetry log book is accurate and current Participates in unit-based problem solving and decision where appropriate Performs other duties as assigned Qualificaitons High School Graduate or Equivalent Medical Terminology Dysrythmia Recognition Certification of Completion Basic computer skills Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and telephone etiquette Ability to establish priorities in a changing work environment Experience as a unit clerk or monitor technician is desirable Lifting Requirements Sedentary—generally lifting not more than 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as ledgers, files, and small items. To apply for a job you must first create an applicant profile Create Account