Telemetry Technician-24 Hours Days 7am-7pm St. Elizabeth Physicians - 3.3 Fort Thomas, KY Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Electronic health records (EHR) management High school diploma or GED Health record tracking Patient interaction Managing patient records

Full Job Description Job Type:

Regular Scheduled Hours:

24

Job Summary:

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors. Ensuring prompt, appropriate response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The Telemetry Technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse or Telemetry Technician team lead, based on established processes. Monitoring will take place from a centralized location. The Telemetry Technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift. Telemetry Technician- 24 Hours Days 7am-7pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices. 2. Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record. 3. Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat. 4. Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co-workers, and management. 5. Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions. 6. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 7. Appropriately processes admissions, transfers, and discharge orders. 8. Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. 2. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records - (EPIC). 3. Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates and the public. 4. Organized, neat and self-motivated. 5. Warm personality and concern for others. 6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills. 8. Ability to affect change. 9. Ability to perform critical analysis. 10. Self-directed. 11. Work well telephonically as well as face-to-face. 12. Ability to work autonomously. 13. Positive attitude. 14. Quest for learning and excellence.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED. Complete

SEH/SEP ECG

class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, able to work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.