UChicago Medicine·Chicago, Illinois
The Cardiac Telemetry Technician monitors ECG tracings to identify and report arrhythmias and rhythm changes to registered nurses. They are responsible for documenting patient data, configuring alarm limits, and maintaining telemetry equipment.
The Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.
Essential Job Functions
Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients.
Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse.
Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy.
Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system.
Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy.
Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps.
Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy.
Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables.
Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association).
Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.
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Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Completion of the University of Chicago ECG course and validation test is required upon hire.
Market context
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