Telemetry Technician-PRN

Job Summary

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Position Summary

Position Type: PRN (fill in/as needed)
Wage: $16.25-$24.76

Responsibilities

• Makes daily charges and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Enters daily charges and transcribes physician's orders.
• Coordinates staffing calls for the telemetry technician and RN as directed by house supervisor and CCU RN.
• Monitors telemetry of cardiac rhythms and vital signs, initiates calls to nursing station to report abnormalities and communicates telemetry report to physicians and nurses.
• Performs DASH monitoring (NIBP, oximetry, respiratory and heart rhythm) notifying nursing units and CCU nurse of abnormalities.
• Maintains accurate trend reports for monitoring units including OB/Nursery, Pediatrics, General Surgical, Medical Floor and ER.
• Makes copies for transfers.
• Makes phone calls to assist patients and answer inquiries concerning patients from medical staff.
• Monitors CCU patients to include cardiac, NIBP, oximetry, respiratory, Swan Ganz, art line, temp pacer, CVP and wedge pressure.
• Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout and posts information on patient records.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Assists in direct patient care by answering lights, repositioning, and assisting with ADLs.
• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances in the critical care unit, medical/surgical/pediatric department, and maternal child health department.
• Monitors and interprets rhythm strips, trends data, and informs supervisor or RN of variances.
• Performs clerical and patient care duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education And/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one-year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Will receive special training on the interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.