Telemetry Tech (FT) Days - Kingsport, TN
Kingsport, Tennessee
Employer: Telemetry
Industry: Nursing Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Telemetry Tech (FT) Days - Kingsport, TN
Job ID: 004G3I
HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Nursing Support - Telemetry
Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day
Job Description
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Telemetry Technician is responsible for observing both telemetry and hardware monitor central stations continuously, to identify possible cardiac arrhythmias, and to notify the primary nurse with any change that is not normal for that patient. The Technician wil interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals and report any changes in the latest and previous strips to the nurse. The Technician will participate in maintaining an accurate tracking system for the transmitters. This individual will demonstrate competency in the care of the Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric patient populations. Additionally, the Technician will have access to patient information to perform the functions of this position; therfore the abilty to maintain confidentiality is a requirement. The Technician is also responsible for proper skin prep and lead placement on the patient. The Technician will ensure telemetry transmitters are programmed and conncted to the patient appropriately. The Technician has knowledge in troublshooting monitoring equipment. Once monitoring is complete, the Technician will retrieve the transmitter, clean the medical equipment, and prepare it for the next patient.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Experience in the medical field is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Arrhythmia class or equivalent required. High School diploma and/or GED required. Minors of 16 and 17 years of age who have not yet graduated from high school may be employed in this role as long as they remain actively enrolled in their secondary school program.
CPR required
Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.
Job ID: 004G3I
HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Nursing Support - Telemetry
Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day
Job Description
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Telemetry Technician is responsible for observing both telemetry and hardware monitor central stations continuously, to identify possible cardiac arrhythmias, and to notify the primary nurse with any change that is not normal for that patient. The Technician wil interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals and report any changes in the latest and previous strips to the nurse. The Technician will participate in maintaining an accurate tracking system for the transmitters. This individual will demonstrate competency in the care of the Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric patient populations. Additionally, the Technician will have access to patient information to perform the functions of this position; therfore the abilty to maintain confidentiality is a requirement. The Technician is also responsible for proper skin prep and lead placement on the patient. The Technician will ensure telemetry transmitters are programmed and conncted to the patient appropriately. The Technician has knowledge in troublshooting monitoring equipment. Once monitoring is complete, the Technician will retrieve the transmitter, clean the medical equipment, and prepare it for the next patient.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Experience in the medical field is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Arrhythmia class or equivalent required. High School diploma and/or GED required. Minors of 16 and 17 years of age who have not yet graduated from high school may be employed in this role as long as they remain actively enrolled in their secondary school program.
CPR required
Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: MSHA004G3I
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Kingsport
ZIP: 37660
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