ED Tele Tech - Per Diem
About the Role
The ED Tele Tech plays a vital dual role in supporting both clinical care and departmental operations within the Emergency Department. This position is responsible for continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient data. The Telemetry Technician maintains visual surveillance of monitor screens, identifies equipment malfunctions, and communicates urgent information to the appropriate clinical team members in a timely manner. In addition to telemetry duties, the Unit Clerk component supports efficient departmental workflow through accurate order transcription, message distribution, and coordination of communication between nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients, and families.
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly report changes to nursing staff
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient data
- Maintain visual surveillance of monitor screens and identify equipment malfunctions
- Communicate urgent information to appropriate clinical team members in a timely manner
- Maintain an organized nursing station
- Process physician orders
- Manage supplies
- Assemble and maintain medical records
- Assist with patient census functions such as admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided
Qualifications
- BLS preferred
- Basic dysrhythmia certification course
- One (1) year as telemetry technician/clerk in an acute care facility preferred
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries