What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Technician - Telemetry - University Hospital position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates the ability to perform competent patient care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations; provides visual and auditory observation of remote telemetry monitoring equipment for patients located in the nursing unit or intensive care unit; recognizes and interprets basic EKG rhythms; maintains accurate and complete records; recognizes emergency situations and responds according to protocol; programs computerized equipment through digital manipulation, setting alarm limits according to physician ordered protocols; maintains alarms at all times; prints strips per policy; maintains equipment and verifies proper working order; sits for long periods of time observing monitors; enters requests on computers for unit maintenance and repair; schedules and coordinates diagnostic procedures and continued care/follow up appointments; maintains adequate level of telemetry stock supplies; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care/essential functions; participates in new personnel orientation; abides by and enforces hospital policies and adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and health care team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; verbally reports any variation of patient’s normal rhythm to the appropriate nurse promptly; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients with or without assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving supplies and equipment necessary to perform essential functions; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; submits charges for telemetry monitoring in a timely and efficient manner; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
