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Travel Telemetry Technician - $1,540 per week

Job Posted 4/12/2025

Centura Health Corporation - 2222 N Nevada Ave

Colorado Springs, CO

United States

Category Healthcare & Nursing Jobs

Job Description

Certification DetailsBLS

Job DetailsContinually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms and reporting pertinent changes to appropriate personnel.Responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation.Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates needs to leader.Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.Demonstrate working knowledge of telemetry monitoring system.Responsible for observation and documentation of patient’s cardiac rhythm: every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and on each new patient as they are placed on telemetry.Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.Promptly responds to all monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy.Documents all communication to care givers.Documents rhythms strips according to department/hospital policy.Maintains patient EKG records in systematic organized fashion.Files EKG reports into charts as needed.Documents reason when patient is temporarily or permanently removed from telemetry and if/when monitoring resumes.Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.Ensures central monitor is never left unattended.Ensures all patients on telemetry are connected to central monitor and alarms are appropriately set.Maintains inventory and replacement of telemetry supplies.Cleans transmitter after each patient use.Helps to maintain equipment in good working order; notifies biomed of malfunctioning equipment.Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective delivery of patient EKG monitoring.Serves as a patient advocate.Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide work.Demonstrates ethical, legal, and professional behavior.Communicates in a clear, courteous manner with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, physicians and other departments.Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed.Participates in process change to improve practice.Assists in training other Telemetry Techs, students and other hospital personnel.Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Job RequirementsOne year of acute care experience preferredTelemetry experience preferredAbility to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishGood verbal and written skillsBasic clerical, computer data entry and math skills

Additional DetailsFloating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.