What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Technician position at Cayuga Health System?
Telemetry Monitor Technician- 4South Telemetry- Part Time- Days
When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.
Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.
A Monitor Technician's primary role is to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms on telemetry and support the department as needed, handling tasks efficiently and professionally. They positively greet and direct team members, guests, and calls ensuring Person-Centered care.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Monitors cardiac rhythms, reports abnormalities, maintains logs, and supports the interdisciplinary team with cardiac telemetry and patient care.
- Upholds confidentiality, manages supplies, keeps the unit organized, and adapts to additional responsibilities as needed.
- Efficiently manages electronic and physical information files, ensures accurate data entry, and assists with unit paperwork.
- Interacts with integrity, supports team morale, aids new staff orientation, and communicates professionally.
- Monitors and reports safety concerns, addresses alarms, and completes performance improvement tasks.
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School or equivalent experience
- BLS Certification- will be provided if needed
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in EKG Interpretation
- Patient care
- Medical Terminology
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
- Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
- Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location and Travel Requirements:
- Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Shift: Two(2) 12-hour shifts 6:45am - 7:15pm, rotating holidays and weekends
- 0% Travel can be expected for this role
Pay Range Disclosure:
- Standard Rate of $19.47 - $25.75 per hour plus benefits
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
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Salary : $19 - $26