Telemetry Technician, Cardiopulmonary, PT Nights

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine’s southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

Provide advanced ECG while concentrating on monitoring patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation. Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem. Identify and respond to potentially life threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.

Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.

Essential Duties

• Perform electrocardiograms in multi-settings including proper electrode placement.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers, and physician.
• Enter and verify orders in the computer system.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Interact professionally with providers and staff.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Ensure the documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Answer telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of recent healthcare experience in a comparable job classification required.
• Telemetry Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of telemetry services.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians and others in a professional manner.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards.

Employment Status: Part Time

Shift: Nights

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment.

We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.