Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse, the hospital telemetry technician carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities. As needed, the hospital telemetry assistant will participate in other patient care-related duties within the unit under supervision. The telemetry technician will call for additional assistance as needed. This dual hybrid position requires direct patient care and remote cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation. Duties include assisting with bathing, performing routine skin care, and additional care as directed by the RN. Observes patient, preventing them from pulling out medical tubes/equipment. Prevents patients from harming themselves. Observe the patient's cardiac rhythm, report all variances to the nursing staff, and document rhythm strips. 10 West ICU is a 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary controlled unit specializing in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients, and complex ventilation using the latest equipment and technologies. The unit is actively involved in promoting community health.
Qualifications
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.Recent Telemetry Technician experience. Successful completion of a telemetry technician course/and or ECG training course. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of staff and patients.