Telemetry Monitoring Tech

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Southfield
Nov 04, 2024
FULL TIME-NIGHTS Job Summary To monitor noninvasive cardiac activity and other clinical parameters of patient populations ranging from adolescence to geriatric by continuous electrocardiographic display and pulse oximetry. The technician is responsible for the interpretation the patient's cardiac rhythm and preforms critical alarm hand off with the nursing unit appropriately. The technician also maintains data related to the monitoring and provides daily reports for the patient's permanent medical record via electronic shift report directly into EMR. Essential Functions Telemetry Technician- Monitors cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, reviews history alarms, scans 24-hour data, and performs arrhythmia analysis. Interpretation, measurements and documentation of cardiac rhythm strips, maintaining two-hour rate and rhythm documentation, providing 24-hour reports and discharge summaries via eDoc shift report to the patient's medical record. Direct, immediate communication with the patient's nurse regarding changes in the patient's rhythm status including the ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias. Providing critical alarm hand off to appropriate nurse. Communication with unit to verify proper patient identification, correct telemetry box number, and correct unit location for patient safety. Record box placement, maintain renewals, ASO and discharges in EMR. Providing Access Center with unit availability. Ensuring communication staff assignments are complete for all units at all sites. Providing real time feedback to units to complete assignments. Clerical activity including utilizing Box Status Report and scanning supplemental documentation in Epic. Qualifications Required High School Diploma 1 year of relevant experience One year previous work as an EKG technician, medical assistant, emergency Technician, nursing assistant. Preferred Previous holter scanning, paramedic, nurse technician, stress testing or telemetry experience. Preferred Certified Cardiovascular Technician School or comparable certification Preferred CRT-Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred Primary Location SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd Department Name Telemetry Monitoring - CHE North Market Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 12 Days Worked 3 Weekend Frequency Every third weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.