About this role
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Telemetry Technician for their Telemetry department responsible for facilitating care of patients requiring continuous cardiac (telemetry) and/or pulse oximetry monitoring by continual observation the cardiac telemetry central monitoring system and equipment. Provides clerical support and communicates effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education
- Minimum: Completion of dysrhythmia course through prior Telemetry Tech employment or completion of dysrhythmia course, with a score of 80% or higher, within 6 months of hire.
- Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
- Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Technical Requirements
- Minimum: Ability to use an electronic medical record.
Years of Related Work Experience
- Preferred: 1 year of patient care experience (i.e., PCT, nursing assistant, EMT) or successful completion of a nursing assistant/home health aide college course.