Job Description:

　　The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis.

　　Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

　　Scope

　　Continuously monitors cardiac rhythm ensuring the patients' ECG is observed.

　　Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and promptly reports changes from baseline to register nurse.

　　Recognizes changes in ECG baseline and documents findings patient chart to communicate ECG history for multiple discipline to review.

　　Measures ECG data; Rate, Rhythm, PR, QRS, QTC intervals correctly with minimal assistance.

　　Accounts for telemetry packs determining each pack in use has an ECG rhythm associated with it.

　　Maintains specified telemetry equipment.

　　Prepares telemetry ECG packs with new battery and ECG leads prior to patient admission.

　　Cleans telemetry ECG packs at patient discharge and allocates telemetry pack to correct storage space preparing ECG pack for the next patient.

　　Implements crash cart check according to hospital policy at the start of each shift, ensuring availability of functional crash cart.

　　Maintains admission/discharge log book providing back up data base. Assists in tracking patient location when off telemetry monitoring for procedures, does not place monitor in standby mode during this time, communicates with RN when patients has returned ensuring ECG rhythm is visualized at central station.

　　Provides interdisciplinary team with patient ECG data as requested to expedite delivery of patient care.

　　Informs CNS, RN or CN when patient leads are off ensuring visualization of ECG rhythm at all times.

　　Provides complete patient ECG history to on coming monitor technician ensuring continuity of care.

　　Assists in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills.

　　Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.

　　May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Required

　　High school diploma or GED is required Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation

　　Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval

　　No prior experience is required

　　Preferred

　　Prior work experience in a comparable health care setting is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

　　Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

　　Anticipated job posting close date:

　　02/28/2024

　　Location:

　　Lutheran Medical Center

　　Work City:

　　Wheat Ridge

　　Work State:

　　Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　36

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

　　$18.29 - $22.57

　　We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

　　Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

　　Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

　　Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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　　We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

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　　The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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