Telemetry Technician, Cardiac Renal Inpatient Unit

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Telemetry Technician to join our Cardiac Renal Inpatient Unit team. This 0.80 FTe (64 hour per pay period) role will work on-site (Evening and Every Other Weekend).  

Purpose of this position: Monitors heart rhythm pattern for identified patient care areas using telemetry equipment. Analyzes rhythm intervals, watches for acute rhythm changes, and communicates with nursing regarding patient telemetry status changes. Performs additional unit support duties under the direction of the unit manager/designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets telemetry rhythms, monitors for changes, and notifies RN of patient telemetry status changes
• Recognizes and troubleshoots equipment malfunction
• Exhibits critical thinking skills and appropriate judgments in decision making and actions related to alarm parameters, antiarrhythmic detection, and rhythm quality
• Maintains knowledge and skill level in all aspects of telemetry equipment and monitoring
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by nursing and/or medical staff
• Follows procedure for correct patient identification
• Performs routine and complex telemetry monitoring procedures within established guidelines
• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances
• Informs nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient
• Measures length and height of patients rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout using calipers and posts information on the appropriate documentation form/EHR
• Supports unit with communication and other operational duties as delegated by the manager/designee
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload
• Communicates with departments when needed to ensure an orderly, efficient, and timely workflow
• Under direction of the manager, helps in the training/orientation of new employees
• Readily accepts changes in assignment and demonstrates flexibility in altering workflow and/or job responsibilities
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with the unit charge nurses, staff nurses, RRT/Flyer, and physicians

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: