TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN | CH Nursing Services

Salina Regional Health Center

TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse in charge of the ICU, the telemetry technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring of heart rhythms and electrical activity of the heart, recognizing abnormal rhythms, interpretation of electrical activity and rhythms and informing the ICU nurse/primary nurse regarding any significant changes. They communicate with other departments regarding rhythm changes and lead or battery issues. They are also responsible for entering telemetry statistics.

POPULATION SERVED: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills.
Demonstrates effective skills in a safe, efficient, competent manner.
Demonstrates appropriate interaction with health care team, relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to policy.
Attends and constructively contributes to department meetings.

ACCESS
Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families and other members of the health care team.

STEWARDSHIP
Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in patient status.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Successful completion of a certified nurse assistant training course; satisfactory completion of foundations course in nursing school; successful completion of an EMT training course; or 3 years nurse assistant experience.
Successful completion of EKG Recognition class PLUS 80-hours of telemetry observation with a qualified telemetry tech within first 6 months of employment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.