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Full-Time Telemetry Tech | UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Full-Time Telemetry Tech to join our Telemetry Operations Center, which supports the entire hospital. This team works closely with nursing staff to ensure patients are safely and continuously monitored.

Schedule:

+ Rotating shifts:

+ 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

+ 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

+ 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

+ Every other weekend rotation

+ Every other UPMC holiday

About the Role:

The Telemetry Operations Center provides continuous cardiac monitoring for patients on telemetry units throughout the hospital. Telemetry Techs assist nursing staff by identifying and communicating rhythm changes in a timely manner to support patient safety.

Work Environment:

+ Fast-paced and engaging environment

+ High level of activity throughout the shift

+ Supportive team with experienced staff providing training

+ Structured, self-paced learning during orientationResponsibilities:

+ EDUCATION

+ Instructs staff on nursing units to troubleshoot with minor problems (i.e., lead placement).Identifies own learning needs and sets personal education goals.

+ Aware of quality improvement issues in the T.O.C. on the unit and contributes appropriately

+ COMMUNICATION

+ Maintains effective inter- and intra-departmental communications, both written and oral.

+ Interacts positively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff and other disciplines.

+ Identified as positive, approachable and is consistently respectful and team oriented.

+ Identifies and communicates patient information to the next shift and ensures effective handoff.

+ Promotes a positive image by not participating in gossip.

+ ENVIRONMENT

+ Maintains clean and safe environment by establishing routine schedules for cleaning the TOC area.

+ Provides routine maintenance to the telemetry equipment and troubleshoots minor problems.

+ Identifies problems and seeks resources to resolve problems within their control.

+ Delivers correct telemetry reports to the appropriate nursing units.

+ Files patient documents on the correct charts.

+ Acquires and maintains supplies; stocks and organizes the T.O.C.

+ SERVICE EXCELLENCE

+ Display awareness of cultural diversity.

+ Values patient's perception regarding care.

+ Meets full range of customer needs.

+ Actions demonstrate Hamot's vision 'to serve-Handles information in a confidential manner.

+ Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.

+ PRACTICE

+ Interprets cardiac rhythm of patients on in- house telemetry.

+ Identifies normal cardiac rhythms and recognizes basic arrhythmias.

+ Reports changes outside stated parameters to the appropriate nursing unit immediately.

+ Is alert and responsive to urgent and emergency situations acting within established guidelines; informs responsible persons in case of emergencies.

+ Maintains and updates each patient monitor record in a consistent and timely manner.

+ Provides safe patient care.

+ Obtains accurate patient data.

+ Reports patient findings timely with attention to detail.

+ Responds appropriately to delegated duties.

+ High School graduate (or completion of G.E.D.)

+ Completion of Telemetry/Arrhythmia Course within 3 months of date of hire.

+ Ability to provide total concentration on a number of monitors over an extended period of time

+ Ability to interpret cardiac rhythm of patients on in house telemetry

+ Ability to respond to and communicate emergency situations

+ Excellent customer service skills

+ Basic computer skills

+ This position typically reports to the Nursing DirectorLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Completion of telemetry/arrhythmia course within 3 months of date of hire

+ Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran