tele tech

Major Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and interpret EKGs of patients on telemetry
  • 1) Admit and discharge patients from central monitoring.
  • 2) Interpret and document EKG rhythms
  • 3) Notify appropriate staff for lead wires off, electrode and battery changes, and proper lead placement to ensure optimal QRS configuration on the telemetry monitor
  • 4) Maintenance of appropriate communication logs
  • 5) Report all changes in patient's rhythm to appropriate staff
  • 6) Consult rapid response nurse for complex arrhythmia analysis and interpretations.
  • 7) Provide documentation for the medical record of the patient's baseline and rhythm and with any changes in heart rhythm.
  • 8) Document EKG strips from the monitors as appropriate during routine and emergency interventions
  • 9) Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
  • 10)Other duties as assigned (ie. data collection)
• Orient new personnel to operation of the monitoring/arrhythmia system, as well as review interpretation of rhythm strips
  • 1) Train all new personnel in the operation of the telemetry equipment; review EKG interpretation.
• Participation in performance improvement initiatives as requested

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus * 1 year Healthcare Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• * Ability to interpret basic EKG rhythm. (preferred) * 12 months of arrhythmia interpretation (preferred).
• * CPR Certification * Successful completion of Basic EKG exam 30 days after completion of ECG class.

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• * Must be flexible in order to meet staffing requirements * Must work alternate weekends and holidays as scheduled, 8 or 12 hours. * Will work with electrical equipment, cleaning solutions. * May interact with patients who may have infectious disease processes. * Must have good visual acuity necessary to see EKG rhythms. * Must be able to communicate verbally. * Must be able to hear alarms.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.