Telemetry Monitor Technician PRN

About the role

The Telemetry Monitor Technician role at Portsmouth Regional Hospital involves continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors, interpreting and documenting data, and alerting the designated nurse or care team member of any changes in patient condition. Key responsibilities include preparing and running rhythm strips, notifying primary caregivers of changes, and maintaining accurate logs.

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.
• Utilizes proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated.
• Affixes appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.
• Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
• Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient, as outlined by facility policy.
• Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life-threatening dysrhythmias occur.
• Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintains an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm as well as unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
• Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.
• Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.
• Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.
• Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 1 or more years of Telemetry experience preferred.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Additional benefits include time away from work programs, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, leaves of absence, savings and retirement resources, and more. For more information about employee benefits, please visit here.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shifts are 12-hour shifts, with options for 6a-6p or 6p-6a, and a requirement to work a minimum of 2 shifts per pay period. There is also a requirement for 1 weekend shift per 4-week schedule and 2 holidays per calendar year.