Cardiac Telemetry Technician, Days
Job DescriptionBe a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) in the Telemetry Hub Department.$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible!The Cardiac Telemetry Technician (CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurseThe CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.Essential Job Functions Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients. Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse. Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system. Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines. Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy. Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directedInitiates telemetry documentation system. Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal. Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy. Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps. Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient. Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy. Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables. Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment. Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintainedArranges repairs as necessaryMaintains equipment logs.Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association). Basic familiarity with computersAbility to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office. Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.Preferred Qualifications Certified Cardiographic Technician strongly Preferred One year work experience Knowledge of medical terminologyPosition Details Job Type/FTE:
Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts Shift:
Days 7:
00am-7:
00pm Unit/Department:
Telemetry Hub CBA Code:
Non-Union No Visa Sponsorship AvailableIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per weekWe anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shift, from approximately 7am- 7pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shiftsThe days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employmentIf you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment processThis is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as wellMedical and religious Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Cardiographic Technician Certified Nurse Practitioner Medical Terminology Microsoft Office Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3q3cz6rm70ksy6flgb', 'ExternalApply-j3q3cz6rm70ksy6flgb'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts Shift:
Days 7:
00am-7:
00pm Unit/Department:
Telemetry Hub CBA Code:
Non-Union No Visa Sponsorship AvailableIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per weekWe anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shift, from approximately 7am- 7pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shiftsThe days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employmentIf you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment processThis is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as wellMedical and religious Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Cardiographic Technician Certified Nurse Practitioner Medical Terminology Microsoft Office Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3q3cz6rm70ksy6flgb', 'ExternalApply-j3q3cz6rm70ksy6flgb'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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