About this role
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Technician, Telemetry to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
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Department Inpatient Float Pool
Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks:
- Critical Care (ICUs) - Acute Care - Women & Children - Behavioral Health - Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care
Why Join?
- Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay - Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team - Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program - Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling
Job Summary
Under close supervision, operates telemetry and hospital computer-based equipment and comprehends the capabilities of the cardiac monitoring system. Reports any unusual activity to nurse or charge nurse and documents communications according to the clinical care guideline. Manages equipment appropriately, providing prompt communication to the nurse leadership team.
Essential Functions:
• Observes cardiac monitors to maintain consistent knowledge of any changes in monitor patterns and any potential lethal or dangerous dysrhythmias. Does not leave monitors unattended. (10%)
• Notifies units promptly of changes to the patient's rhythm according to the telemetry guidelines. (10%)
• Assists staff and physicians with reviewing monitor data. (10%)
• Obtains and post rhythm strips on admission in patient records, once per shift or per unit policy, and more frequently if ordered by appropriate upper level management staff member. (10%)
• Admits patients to the monitoring system, setting alarms per nursing staff directions or based on protocol, adjusting gain, and setting proper lead(s). (10%)
• Liaisons between all units that provide cardiac / telemetry monitoring. (10%)
• Responds to critical situations efficiently and with a sense of urgency. (10%)
• Orients new staff. (10%)
• Participates in the Peer Review Process. (5%)
• Performs complete system check at the beginning of every shift to include alarms, dysrhythmia analysis and patient identification. (15%)
Education:
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Completed a certificate program or Associates Degree in a field that focuses on cardiovascular technologies preferred. Required or
• High School Diploma or GED High School or GED plus successful completion of telemetry course.
Work Experience:
• 1-3 years Typically, one year experience in a health care setting providing patient service or equivalent based on a combination of experience and education. Required
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Effective skills in communication, problem solving, interpersonal relationships and prioritization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and understand directions.
• Ability to consistently function in an environment that includes varying, unpredictable, or crisis circumstances, while exercising appropriate interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to monitor all patients placed on telemetry monitoring.
Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $21.00 - $25.27 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes • Community resource navigation support • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.