Telemetry Technician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
About the position The Telemetry Technician at Swedish Cherry Hill is responsible for continuously monitoring patients via telemetry of oxygen saturation (Sp02) levels and/or electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm from a remote workstation located in the TeleICU Clinical Operations Room (COR). The Monitor Tech communicates all concerns to the staff registered nurse (RN) and utilizes the TeleICU RN (tRN) as a resource. If the MT is unable to reach the bedside RN in a timely manner, the MT may escalate the concern by calling the charge nurse, Rapid Response Team, or Code Blue per unit procedure. Additionally, the MT provides clerical support to the workflows of the TeleICU clinical staff (tMD and tRN), assists and participates with the orientation of new MT and nursing staff, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is part-time with 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities • Continuously monitor patients via telemetry of oxygen saturation (Sp02) levels and/or electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm. • Communicate concerns to staff registered nurse (RN). • Utilize TeleICU RN (tRN) as a resource. • Escalate concerns to charge nurse, Rapid Response Team, or Code Blue if necessary. • Provide clerical support to TeleICU clinical staff. • Assist and participate in the orientation of new MT and nursing staff. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class with a score of at least 80% on the final exam. • 1 year ECG monitoring experience managing patients on cardiac monitors in a telemetry, neurological, cardiac ICU, ICU or TeleICU. • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. Nice-to-haves • Monitor Tech Certification. • Previous experience using electronic medical record. Benefits • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching. • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision). • Life insurance. • Disability insurance. • Paid parental leave. • Vacation and holiday time off. • Voluntary benefits. • Well-being resources. Apply tot his job