The Telemetry Technician monitors cardiac rhythms for patients, analyzes data, and reports arrhythmias to nursing staff. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure patient safety.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Candidates must complete a Basic Arrhythmia Course within 45 days of hire and pass a criminal record check.
The Telemetry Monitor Technician monitors the cardiac rhythm of the patients on telemetry monitors, analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient.
Essential Job Functions
Contributes to the delivery of indirect patient care within the parameters established by hospital policy, procedure, protocols and standards of care.
Collects, documents and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to unit to be placed on the patient’s chart.
Acts in accordance of established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.
Assists the RN in care of the patient by communicating patient arrhythmias and helping to address monitor problems involving the care of the patient on telemetry.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
Communicates pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers.
Reports changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN or Physician.
Contacts Bio-Med regarding problems with maintenance of monitoring equipment.
Utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events.
Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
Assists in data collection process as requested.
Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behavior inherent to the role of the telemetry monitor technician.
Demonstrates an ability to interpret and analyze rhythm strips.
Seeks guidance and direction as appropriate from the PCU RN.
Maintains accountability for actions taken.
Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires.
Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
Assists in the department’s compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
Oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on the unit for monitoring of patients.
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations.
Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Level of Education.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Paramedic.
Keyboarding skills or computer experience in windows.
Clinical experience in health care.
License, Certification & Clearances
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course or Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 45 days of hire or transfer.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
LEAN
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.
AAP/EEO
Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat: x
Extreme Cold: x
Heights: x
Confined Spaces: x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards: x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment: x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
Rotates All Shifts: x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call: x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites: x
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment: x
Eye Protection: x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection: x
Hand Protection: x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection: x
x
Latex Exposure: x
Solvent Exposure: x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure: x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure: x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
x
Mist Exposure: x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x
Laser Exposure: x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never: Bending (Stooping)
x
x
Sitting: x
x
Walking: x
x
Climbing Stairs: x
x
Climbing Ladders: x
Standing: x
x
Kneeling: x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
Twisting/Turning: x
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation: x
x
Gross Grasp: x
Fine Finger Manipulation: x
Hand/Arm Coordination: x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
<10#
Carry: x
<10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients: x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Color Vision: x
x
Hearing Clearly: x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead: x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level: x
x
Reaching Forward: x
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
x
<10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: x
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
x
<10#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
x
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
