What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Technician position at Paris Regional Health?
ICU FT Nights
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.
Where We Are:
A small town with the views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring.
Reports to: Director of Intensive Care Unit
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required; Associate degree Preferred
Licenses: EMT, EMT-P, CNA, SRNA, or CMA Preferred or completion of first semester clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing Degree Program (ADN or BSN).
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required; Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Certification within 1 year of hire; Evidence of successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia course
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions:
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
EEOC Statement:
Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
