Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU - 140461

About the role

The Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU position is located in the 10 West ICU, a 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary controlled unit. The unit specializes in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients, and complex ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse.
• Participates in other patient care-related duties within the unit under supervision.
• Assists with bathing, performing routine skin care, and additional care as directed by the RN.
• Observes patient, preventing them from pulling out medical tubes/equipment.
• Prevents patients from harming themselves.
• Observe the patient's cardiac rhythm, report all variances to the nursing staff, and document rhythm strips.

Requirements

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Successful completion of a telemetry technician course/and or ECG training course.
• Recent Telemetry Technician experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of staff and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1+) or more years of Telemetry Tech experience.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Recent acute care CNA experience is highly preferred.
• EMT certification and/or experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Hiring Pay Scale: $25.87 - $32.15 / Hour
Annual Full Pay Range: $54,017 - $67,129 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $25.87 - $32.15
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Application Information

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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