This is a casual/per diem position working 12-hr shifts (either 6am-6:30pm, or 6pm-6:30am). Shifts will vary. Weekend flexibility preferred. Located at both Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) and Chula Vista.

Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Scripps Mercy San Diego Telemetry?

• Highly engaged team
• Good work environment

*What you'll do: *

• Responsible for monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment.
• This may include monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN.
• Able to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs.
• Identifies and maintains integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments.
• Responsible for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards.
• May be responsible for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads.
• May perform clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Must successfully complete the Scripps Health EKG Examination during interview process

Required Certification/Registration:

• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Completion of formal telemetry training which may include o A class or online course o Electrocardiogram (EKG) or Arrhythmia Certification course o Completion of a Paramedic, Cardio-Vascular, EMT, MD or RN program, or other cardiac related programs
• 6 months of Cardiac Monitoring experience
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification

Job: *Pt Care Technical

Organization: *Scripps Mercy San Diego

Title: Telemetry / Monitoring Tech - Per Diem - Mercy Hospitals

Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Requisition ID: 242004618