Overview Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Central Telemetry Monitor Technician in Albuquerque, NM .
Fulf illing your purpose begins here:
People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .
Your team is bigger than your department:
- Lovelace Women's Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities Document EKG rhythms, EKG measurements, and EKG changes in the patient record.
Complete daily checks to ensure that telemetry transmitter boxes are functional and accounted for.
Maintain constant communication with primary RN and articulate wave patterns using appropriate medical terminology. Trouble shoot with RN regarding lead wires off, electrode and battery changes, and proper lead placement to ensure optimal rhythm configuration on the telemetry monitor.
Monitor and record physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
- Maintain and clean equipment and supplies.
Assist in Code Blues, cardioversion, and reprogramming of pacemakers by running monitor strips as appropriate.
Notify BioMed of all malfunctions and problems with equipment as soon as possible. Notifies Spacelab technical support with clinical access issues.
Display knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation.
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac rhythms, measurement of PR, QRS, QT, ST segments, and correct lead placement.
Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers including patients/visitors, RNs, and physicians; effectively understand instructions and shares knowledge.
Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".
Qualifications Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Telemetry Certification or ability to obtain certification
- CPR/BLS certification
- CBO; Medical Terminology
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Associates degree in related field
- One (1) year in specialty area, rhythm recognition skill set
