Cardiac Telemetry Technician, Nursing Telemetry Hub - Hyde Park, Part Time, Day Shift
University of Chicago Hospitals
- IL
- Part-time
- Day shift
Job description
The Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.
Essential Job Functions
• Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients.
• Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse.
• Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
• Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
• Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy.
• Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system.
• Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
• Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy.
• Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps.
• Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
• Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy.
• Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables.
• Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association).
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
• Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Cardiographic Technician Strongly Preferred
• One year work experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
Position Details
• Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.6)
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available
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