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+ Area of Interest: Patient Care

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: .6

+ Department: Telemetry

+ Shift: (4) 12-hour shifts per pay period from 7pm-7am

+ Job ID: 176722

Overview

Telemetry Technician

Part-time, night shifts

Shift: (4) 7pm-7am shifts per pay period

Will be responsible for observing patient monitors in unit for abnormalities in heart rate & rhythm, blood pressure and other changes and communicating appropriately. Will also be responsible for applying telemetry equipment to patient utilizing proper lead placement and maintaining monitoring equipment for daily use.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Observes monitors for: Abnormalities/changes in heart rate and rhythm, Equipment malfunction, SPO2 levels, Blood pressure

• Responds immediately and appropriately to monitor observations

• Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality in interpersonal relationships with patients and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintains monitoring equipment for daily use, i.e., set up alarm system, changes batteries, changes paper, and cleans equipment.

• Functions in day-to-day and emergency situations in accordance with nursing standards and as assigned by the nurse.

• Communicates with other members of the healthcare team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

• Participates in unit operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of nursing unit and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.

• Participates in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, performance improvement activities, and other related activities.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Education

License(s)/Certification(s):

Scope Tech Course (provided at hospital) Basic Life Support

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to exercise good judgement, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change. Ability to organize work. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.

Other: Nurse call system, telephone and paging

system, office equipment, paper supplies, computer, and telemetry monitor.