Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Telemetry Monitor Tech Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-32068 Position Category Hospital/Clinic Support Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department 11K Cardiac & Vascular Intermediate Care Salary Range $22.30 - $30.14 per hour FTE 0.90 Schedule Day Shift - Wed, Thur, Sun Hours 0700-1930 HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes LinkedIn Job Code #LI-KR1 Department Overview

We are the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit for OHSU. Our primary patient populations include post-open heart surgery (CABG, heart transplants, VAD, valve replacement, etc.), medical cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, etc.) and pre- and post-op vascular surgery (PAD/PVD, vascular bypass, etc.). Our primary teams are Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology, and we collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients. Our unit is a conceptually contiguous Cardiovascular Intermediate Care unit with 30 beds on 11KPV and 12 beds on OHS 7C. In addition, we maintain the organization's centralized telemetry monitoring program on 11K (providing remote telemetry monitoring for adult and pediatric acute care units at KPV, South Hospital, Center for Health and Healing (CHH) and Doernbecher Hospitals).

 

The 11K Monitor Technician (MT)-HUC is part of the health care team, providing support as the telemetry technician and Health Unit Coordinator. The MT assists nursing staff through constant observation of the telemetry monitoring system. The MT constantly observes hospital-wide telemetry, including rhythm and rate identification, documentation and immediate notification to nursing staff of any changes in the patient¿s telemetry pattern. On 11K, the MTs are cross-trained and serve as HUCs (see HUC position description).

 

Pay Range: $22.30 - $30.14 per hour

Function/Duties of Position

Telemetry Monitoring:

Constantly observes rhythms in the central telemetry monitoring systemProvides documentation per OHSU telemetry monitoring standardsDocuments rhythm strips at start of every shift & PRN changes in rhythmsDirectly communicates any rhythm changes to assigned RN or unit charge nurseCleans and stores telemetry monitoring equipment in accordance with OHSU policiesAccurately maintains patient information in Philips systemNotifies appropriate personnel of any telemetry equipment needs or maintenance issuesCompletes required annual telemetry competencyFulfills responsibility to the organization through performance that promotes Service ExcellencePerforms within current applicable policies including standards of the Patient Care Services DivisionAdheres to all aspects of the OHSU Code of Conduct 

Reception Responsibilities:

Promotes and portrays a professional image and maintains positive guest relations when interacting, greeting, and providing information to staff, patients, family members, visitors, physicians and the general publicPromotes the OHSU service excellence modelReports customer service concerns to the nurse manager, charge nurse, or NPECInitiates and processes phone calls, fax’s, pages and take messages as requestedParticipates in documentation, collection, and collating of data for quality improvementIdentify and facilitate ideas for improving efficiency of unit operationsMaintains the telemetry monitoring area in a clean and orderly fashion, assuring appropriate supplies are readily available

Support for Unit Operations:

Acts in a supportive capacity for declared emergency proceduresDirectly communicates with charge or assigned nurse of new orders, stat ordersActs as adjunct support hospital unit coordinator (HUC)Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

ECG monitoring experience and/or previous ECG interpretation course

Completion of the OHSU rhythm interpretation exam

AND (if hired) completion of OHSU rhythm interpretation trainings by end of orientation. 

Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Demonstrated collaboration & team work skills.               

Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrated effective communication skills

Demonstrated collaboration & team work skills

Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Current allied health science student with completion of a medical-surgical clinical rotation.Paramedic, EMT, or military medic experience. One (1) year experience as Telemetry Tech in an acute care facility.

Telemetry certification 

EMT certification C

Current unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.