Job Description

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$22.20 - $30.98

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring and surveillance of telemetry patients. This role includes recognizing and reporting rhythm changes and potentially life-threatening arrhythmias to the Registered Nurse according to established protocols.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms and physiological parameters.
• Observe, document, and correctly interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Recognize rhythm abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the RN.
• Operate monitoring equipment correctly and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Identify and respond to monitor alarms and emergency conditions.
• Maintain composure and communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
• Utilize office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, copiers, telephones, and computers.
• Ensure proper documentation of all electronic and paper communications.
• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the correct resource.
• Accurately document the initiation and discontinuation of patient monitoring.
• Follow proper procedures for managing patient records and ensuring confidentiality.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• *Essential Job Function

Staff Member Responsibilities

• *Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner.
• *Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
• *Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards.
• *Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development.
• *Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results.
• *Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
• *Fosters an environment of trust: Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation.
• *Supports SPMC mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision, and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Telemetry Technician or ECG interpretation course is preferred.
• One to two years of work experience Certified Nursing Assistant in a patient care setting preferred
• Telemetry Technician experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• A Certified Nursing Assistant License is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and pass the exam.
• New Telemetry Technicians will be enrolled into a Summit Pacific Medical Center approved telemetry course. The Telemetry Technician will have 3 weeks to complete the training and successfully pass the exam from date of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass the yearly competency test.

• Physical Requirements

• The position requires lifting less than 10 pounds and lifting 10–35 pounds on a frequent basis (approximately 30–70% of the time). Lifting more than 35 pounds is required occasionally (about 10–30% of the time).

• Carrying less than 10 pounds is performed frequently, while carrying between 10–35 pounds is never required Carrying more than 35 pounds occurs occasionally

• Pushing and pulling loads between 0–35 pounds are required on an occasional basis.

• The job involves sitting occasionally and standing and walking frequently throughout the workday.

• Bending and stooping are required occasionally, while crouching occurs seldom (approximately 1–10% of the time).

• The position involves seldom exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP)

• Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE:

0.9

Work Shift:

SVC Contract 12 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.