Patient Care Technician - Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Night Shift

Telemetry Technician

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring and surveillance of telemetry patients. This role includes recognizing and reporting rhythm changes and potentially life-threatening arrhythmias to the Registered Nurse according to established protocols.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms and physiological parameters.
• Observe, document, and correctly interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Recognize rhythm abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the RN.
• Operate monitoring equipment correctly and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Identify and respond to monitor alarms and emergency conditions.
• Maintain composure and communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
• Utilize office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, copiers, telephones, and computers.
• Ensure proper documentation of all electronic and paper communications.
• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the correct resource.
• Accurately document the initiation and discontinuation of patient monitoring.
• Follow proper procedures for managing patient records and ensuring confidentiality.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Staff Member Responsibilities

• Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner.
• Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development.
• Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results.
• Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
• Fosters an environment of trust: Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation.
• Supports SPMC mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision, and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Telemetry Technician or ECG interpretation course is preferred.
• One to two years of work experience Certified Nursing Assistant in a patient care setting preferred
• Telemetry Technician experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• A Certified Nursing Assistant License is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and pass the exam.
• New Telemetry Technicians will be enrolled into a Summit Pacific Medical Center approved telemetry course. The Telemetry Technician will have 3 weeks to complete the training and successfully pass the exam from date of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass the yearly competency test.

Physical Requirements

• The position requires lifting less than 10 pounds and lifting 1035 pounds on a frequent basis (approximately 3070% of the time). Lifting more than 35 pounds is required occasionally (about 1030% of the time).
• Carrying less than 10 pounds is performed frequently, while carrying between 1035 pounds is never required. Carrying more than 35 pounds occurs occasionally.
• Pushing and pulling loads between 035 pounds are required on an occasional basis.
• The job involves sitting occasionally and standing and walking frequently throughout the workday.
• Bending and stooping are required occasionally, while crouching occurs seldom (approximately 110% of the time).
• The position involves seldom exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP).

Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE: 0.9

Work Shift: SVC Contract 12 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location: Elma, Washington