Telemetry Tech-Progressive Care Unit - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
Riverside University Health System is seeking to fill a Telemetry Tech position for theirProgressive Care Unit in Moreno Valley.
Under general direction, remotely observes moving EKG screens, interprets rhythm strips, documents rhythms, dysrhythmias, and reports abnormalities to licensed staff ; performs other related duties as required.
The Telemetry Technician is a journey-level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are expected to continuously monitor EKG, pulse oximetry, and respiratory rate (RR) from a central monitoring location. Incumbents identify actionable audio and visual alarms and articulates age-specific changes of EKG, RR, and pulse oximeter readings to registered nurses and/or physicians.
The Telemetry Technician is distinguished from the Nursing Assistant in that the former performs duties which require specialized training in dysrhythmia detection under the supervision of licensed staff.
Work Schedule:Will be discussed during the interview.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S), LICENSE(S), AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. If you are having difficulties uploading the said documents, please complete and submit the application. Send relevant documents to me at anasanchez@rivco.org so that I may attach them to your application.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Run E C G strips per protocol; measure, analyze and interpret waveform s accordingly .
• Observe cardiac monitoring tracing of all patients on the telemetry.
• Describe characteristics of ECG rhythms; document rhythms accordingly to department policies and procedures .
• Admit, transfer, and/or discharge patients from telemetry, pulse oximetry, or both associated with the computer telemetry monitoring system as applicable .
• Respond to alarms, or changes from baseline, including but not limited to: ECG rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry per protocols .
• Provide rhythm strips per protocol to be placed in the patients' medical record; record and maintain current and accurate data .
• Apply troubleshooting techniques with monitoring equipment when necessary and report problems accordingly.
• Provide reports to relieving technician including any significant rate/rhythm changes on any patients or problems/concerns on any monitored patients.
• Clean monitoring equipment per department standards; maintain a current inventory of monitoring equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from high school , possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year in an acute care setting providing clerical administrative support or patient care.
Knowledge of: Basic medical terminology; provisions of patient care; arrhythmia monitoring procedures; telemetry or tele-sitting monitoring equipment; methods of troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment.
Ability to: Effectively utilize specialized clinical equipment; apply effective monitoring and reporting techniques; follow departmental procedures and chain of command related to recording and reporting patient data; maintain focus under various working conditions and environments.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.