If you are selected to move forward in the process and interview for this position, be prepared to take a proctored telemetry test during the interview. This is a full time, benefited position working 60 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) on 12-hr night shifts (7pm - 7:30am). Why join Scripps Health?
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Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 yearsWho you are:
Committed to providing exceptional patient care
Eager to contribute to a highly collaborative work environment
Able to set up patients on monitors and perform cardiac monitoring, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
Experience patient volumes on average of up to 40 patients.
What you'll do:
Responsible for monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment.
o This may include monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units.
Interprets cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN.
Able to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs.
Identifies and maintains integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments.
Responsible for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards.
May be responsible for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads.
May perform clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard.
Night shift differential of $2.60/hr.
Required Qualifications:
Must successfully complete the Scripps Health EKG Examination during interview process
American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of formal telemetry training which may include a class or online course OR electrocardiogram (EKG) OR Arrhythmia Certification course OR completion of a Paramedic, Cardio-Vascular, EMT, MD, or RN Program, OR other cardiac related programs
6 months of Cardiac Monitoring experience preferred
Basic Arrhythmia Certification
Job: Pt Care Technical Organization: Scripps Encinitas Hospital Title: Telemetry/Monitoring Tech - Nights - Encinitas Location: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS Requisition ID: 242003001