ICU Telemetry Tech - PRN

The Staff Pad has
partnered with a repute hospital in Helena, MT and we are looking for a
Telemetry Technician to play a vital role in supporting patient care by
continuously monitoring cardiac activity and ensuring the accuracy and
functionality of telemetry systems.

This position is
responsible for observing, interpreting, and documenting cardiac rhythms while
promptly communicating significant changes to the healthcare team to support
timely clinical intervention, oversee the operation of central monitoring
stations and telemetry software systems, maintain monitoring equipment, and
ensure uninterrupted cardiac surveillance for patients throughout the unit.

The role requires
strong attention to detail, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and
effective communication skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You’ll
Do 

Key Responsibilities

Cardiac Monitoring
& Rhythm Interpretation

• Continuously
  monitor patient cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems and central
  monitoring stations
• Independently
  prepare, maintain interpret and document cardiac rhythms and waveform data
  in patient medical records
• Document
  EKG waveform data in patient records, including recording heart rate
  measurements, PR intervals, and QRS complexes from rhythm strips
• Identify,
  recognizing and ensuring recorded rhythm strips are placed on the
  patient’s chart. Rhythms Include:
• Normal
  Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
• Sinus
  Bradycardia (SB)
• Sinus
  Tachycardia (ST)
• Asystole
• Supraventricular
  Tachycardia (SVT)
• Atrial
  Fibrillation (A-Fib)
• Atrial
  Flutter (A-Flutter)
• Ventricular
  Tachycardia (VT)
• Measure and
  document heart rate, PR interval, and QRS complexes on rhythm strips.
• Ensure
  rhythm strips are accurately recorded, mounted, and placed in patient
  charts.

Alarm Response
& Communication

• Respond
  promptly and appropriately to all monitor alarms.
• Immediately
  report and document changes in patient heart rate or rhythm to nurses
  and/or physicians for urgent/ non-urgent intervention
• Maintain
  clear, professional, and timely communication with charge nurses,
  physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document
  all rhythm and rate changes according to departmental standards.

Equipment
Management & Troubleshooting

• Set up,
  operate, and maintain telemetry monitoring equipment for the unit.
• Ensure
  monitor alarms are properly activated while patients are on telemetry
  monitoring.
• Coordinate
  availability of transmitters, lead cables, and monitoring supplies.
• Clean and
  maintain monitoring equipment in accordance with infection control and
  bioengineering guidelines.
• Troubleshoot
  telemetry and monitoring issues by identifying causes and implementing
  corrective actions or escalating concerns as appropriate.

Compliance &
Administrative Support

• Provide
  indirect patient care under the direction of the Director or designee and
  Charge Nurse.
• Follow established
  policies and procedures for handling and transporting patient health
  information.
• Maintain
  strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital confidentiality
  policies.
• Adhere to
  organizational standards for behavior, professionalism, safety, and
  patient privacy

Qualifications
& Skills

• Strong
  knowledge of cardiac rhythms and telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to
  recognize and respond to emergent cardiac events.
• Excellent
  observational, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Effective
  verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong
  troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to
  work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment while
  collaborating with the healthcare team.

Additional Duties:

• Assists
  nursing staff with restocking patient rooms and nurse supply areas.
• Retrieves
  blood products and medications from the pneumatic tube system.
• Orders
  office supplies, completes work orders and organizes departmental
  inventory
• Provides
  additional support to the Director, Administrator of the Day (AOD), and
  ICU nursing staff by performing other assigned duties in accordance with
  the Orientation Competency Inventory (OCI)

What We Are Looking
For:

Knowledge &
Experience

• 2 years of
  hospital experience preferred
• Knowledge
  of medical terminology strongly recommended
• Previous
  clerical or receptionist experience preferred
• Prior
  telemetry training preferred

Education

• High school
  diploma or equivalent required
• Completion
  of all mandatory education as required and assigned

Licenses and
Certifications

• BLS
  certification required within six months of hire
• Telemetry
  training/certification required within the first year of hire

Additional Skills

• Demonstrates
  cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to effectively manage
  multiple tasks, deadlines, stress, delegation, and challenging situations
• Possesses
  strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide respectful,
  non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer service
• Remains
  open to feedback and adapts well to a dynamic, fast-paced environment,
  including changes in scheduling, equipment, and departmental assignments
• Takes
  ownership of work performed and demonstrates confidence and accountability
  in job responsibilities
• Interacts
  with internal and external customers with courtesy and respect to promote
  positive experiences
• Communicates
  effectively and appropriately to support a collaborative team environment
• Works
  cooperatively and effectively with charge nurses and the interdisciplinary
  patient care team

If you are a
professional with strong technical skills and sound judgment looking to play a
critical part in supporting clinical decision-making through accurate rhythm
interpretation in a fast-paced environment while consistently upholding
organizational values and patient care standards, this is the opportunity for
you! We encourage you to apply today!!