EKG TELEMETRY SPECIALIST

Job Opportunity

Job ID : 51293 Positions Location : Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job : The

Description :

Positions Location : Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

The EKG / Telemetry Specialist performs cardiology diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKG), monitors telemetry, identifies cardiac rhythm changes, maintains equipment, and prepares patient population for telemetry utilization

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Performs electrocardiograms on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Prepare patients, operate EKG machine, ensure quality tracings, identify abnormalities, report critical values, prepare data, and assign for physician interpretation.
• Reconciles completed EKGs in IECG.
• Assists with training new Caregivers and students in EKG techniques and procedures.
• Ensures equipment is in sound working condition and clean at all times.
• Supports ancillary areas as a super user for skills review or annual competencies.
• Provide technical support including operating, equipment maintenance and minor repairs, and facilitating communication with Information Technology and Clinical Engineering for equipment utilized.
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Monitors cardiac rate, rhythm and SPO2 levels.
• Maintains accurate documentation and computer data input
• Communication of EKG and Telemetry findings with RN
• Communication of alarm notification to RN
• Enters data into electronic medical record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Patient Services / Nursing Support

Requirements : Shift

Nights

Degree Type / Education Level

High School / GED

Status

Part-time Benefit Eligible

Facility

Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level

Under 4 Years