June L. Trujillo
Pueblo
Summary
To obtain a challenging support staff position which provides stability within the company.
Experienced with monitoring and interpreting telemetry data to enhance patient care. Utilizes technical expertise to ensure precise readings and timely alerts. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operation in critical care settings.
Professional in medical technology, bringing valuable experience in reading and interpreting telemetry data. Contributed to patient care by ensuring accurate data transmission and timely intervention. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings, with key skills in equipment maintenance and data analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Technician
Advent Health
05.2024 - Current
- Continually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms / Continuous pulse oximetry readings.
- Promptly notifies any pertinent changes of arrhythmias and monitor leads warning to appropriate personnel. Responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation.
- Work under the direction of the RN staff.
- Demonstrates working knowledge and function of telemetry monitoring system and pulse oximetry system.
- Responsible for observation and documentation of patient’s cardiac rhythm every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and on each new patient as they are placed on telemetry. RN to co-sign patient’s documented rhythm.
- Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.
- Promptly responds to all monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy.
- Documents all communication to care givers.
- Documents rhythm strips according to department/hospital policy.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of telemetry monitoring system and pulse oximetry system.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data for early detection of cardiac abnormalities.
- Educated new employees on correct use and interpretation of telemetry equipment, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of arrhythmias to identify potential life-threatening events promptly and notify appropriate medical personnel accordingly.
- Consistently adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information, maintaining trust and integrity within the workplace.
- Supported nursing staff with continuous monitoring of multiple patients simultaneously, allowing for better allocation of resources during high-stress situations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while documenting vital signs, EKG rhythms, and any significant changes in patient condition for medical records accuracy.
- Played an integral role in reducing instances of alarm fatigue among healthcare providers by properly setting alarms according to established protocols and individual patient needs.
Telemetry Technician
UcHealth
03.2024 - Current
- Work in the MICU and monitor 50-100 patients in the hospital including the critical care patients in the MICU and CV-ICU.
- Monitor, calculate, interpret, and record cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, using Philips telemetry monitoring system.
- Electronically file telemetry records to patient charts three times per shift. Also notify the responsible nurse of any rhythm changes and or dysrhythmias, leads off, replacement of batteries, or excessive mechanical interference or new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each.
- Epic Software used within hospital.
- Prepare telemetry boxes for patient admission and deliver to correct unit. Pick up and clean telemetry boxes at patient discharge and store in telemetry station.
- Call Code Blue, if necessary, print all records for this code and file in patient’s chart.
- Communicate with physicians, nurses and other staff regarding patient cardiac rhythms and any medications the patient may have been given.
- Help physicians, nurses, sleep lab technicians, EKG technicians and other staff with the interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Prepare and print telemetry Box Count Sheet each month to keep track of telemetry boxes.
- Notarize patient paperwork, if needed.
Telemetry Technician
Parkview Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2024
- Work in the MICU and monitor 50-100 patients in the hospital including the critical care patients in the MICU and CV-ICU.
- Monitor, calculate, interpret, and record cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry, using Philips telemetry monitoring system.
- Electronically file telemetry records to patient charts three times per shift. Also notify the responsible nurse of any rhythm changes and or dysrhythmias, leads off, replacement of batteries, or excessive mechanical interference or new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each.
- Epic Software used within hospital, with go live date May 2022.
- Prepare telemetry boxes for patient admission and deliver to correct unit. Pick up and clean telemetry boxes at patient discharge and store in telemetry station.
- Call Code Blue, if necessary, print all records for this code and file in patient’s chart.
- Communicate with physicians, nurses and other staff regarding patient cardiac rhythms and any medications the patient may have been given.
- Help physicians, nurses, sleep lab technicians, EKG technicians and other staff with the interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Educate/train: Nurses, CNA’s, new employees, student nurses and EMT students to learn how to read and interpret cardiac rhythm tracings. Placement of electrodes for the 5 (EASI) telemetry leads to the monitoring system.
- Prepare and print telemetry Box Count Sheet each month to keep track of telemetry boxes.
- Entered the patient’s assessment in the NUR assessment form and entered orders in the Pharmacy Order Entry section of a patient’s chart for telemetry, using Meditech Software.
- Monitored patients with video equipment to prevent patients from falling or for other safety measures.
- For safety measures I sat side by side with patients who may have needed help.
- Monitored Crash Cart for MICU and the Cardiac Unit.
- Receptionist duties: answer overflow telephone calls, screen and direct those calls to the appropriate personnel or take messages. Answer call light on the cardiac floor and critical care unit to help assist the floor staff. Help patients with paperwork and notarize items if needed. Help patients to the restroom and with other necessities, and any other duties assigned.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data for early detection of cardiac abnormalities.
- Educated new employees on correct use and interpretation of telemetry equipment, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while documenting vital signs, EKG rhythms, and any significant changes in patient condition for medical records accuracy.
- Assisted in the development of hospital-wide telemetry protocols, resulting in improved patient outcomes and safety.
- Supported nursing staff with continuous monitoring of multiple patients simultaneously, allowing for better allocation of resources during high-stress situations.
- Consistently adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information, maintaining trust and integrity within the workplace.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of arrhythmias to identify potential life-threatening events promptly and notify appropriate medical personnel accordingly.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
Monitor Technician
SCL Health Platte Valley Medical Center/Intermountain Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythm ensuring the patients’ ECG is observed. accurately interpreted ECG rhythms and promptly reported changes from baseline to register nurse.
- Recognized changes in ECG baseline and document findings to patient charts to communicate ECG history for multiple disciplines to review.
- Printed telemetry strips for RN’s review once a shift.
- Measured ECG data: Rate, Rhythm, PR, QRS, QTC intervals correctly with minimal assistance, also monitored pulse oximetry, blood pressure using the Nihon Kohden monitoring system.
- Maintained logbook for rate/rhythm changes used throughout shift. When the patient was discharged, the patients’ information was extracted.
- Assisted in tracking patient location when off telemetry monitoring for procedures, did not place monitor in standby mode during this time, communicated with RN when patients returned ensuring ECG rhythm was visualized at the central station.
- Provided interdisciplinary team with patient ECG data as requested to expedite delivery of patient care.
- Informed CNA, RN, or CN when patient leads were off always ensuring visualization of ECG rhythm.
- Provided complete patient ECG history to oncoming monitor technician ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new associates, (telemetry technicians, students, and other hospital personnel) by sharing knowledge and skills.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
- Epic software was used to maintain a list of telemetry patients being monitored, admitted, and discharged.
Monitor Technician (PRN)
Kindred Healthcare
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Continuously monitored the cardiac function and pulse oximetry as needed of patients on telemetry, providing an accurate interpretation of the rhythm and promptly notifying the nursing staff of any significant findings or changes.
- Printed and interpreted rhythm strips every twelve hours and placed them in patient’s chart each shift.
- Alerted nursing personnel of dysrhythmia changes or new occurrences and obtained a graphic tracing for each.
- Accountable for alarm limit settings on the monitors. Followed policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; trouble shot any telemetry problems.
- Performed clerical and receptionist duties. Compiled new and current charts; entered patient information on chart and Kardex.
- Performed clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients.
- Answered telephone and intercom, took messages, and communicated information to appropriate person.
- Assisted visitors on the nursing units.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Parkview Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2008
- Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, balancing surveillance of multiple patients while also addressing urgent issues as they arose.
- Assisted nurses in providing quality patient care through accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and timely communication of changes.
- Facilitated continuity of care during shift changes by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming technicians, ensuring seamless transition of responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient safety by continuously monitoring telemetry equipment and promptly reporting any abnormalities.
- Exhibited proficiency in utilizing various telemetry systems and software programs, adapting quickly to new technologies as needed to maintain high-quality patient monitoring services.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for all monitored patients, facilitating timely interventions when necessary and promoting effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Streamlined the admission process for telemetry patients by quickly setting up monitoring equipment and accurately inputting data into the electronic health record system.
- Succeeded in reducing response time to potential emergencies by effectively prioritizing tasks and remaining focused on patient needs.
Education
National Telemetry Technician -
National Telemetry Association
04.2027
Certified Telemetry Technician - undefined
Phlebotomy Career Training
01.2014
Independent Study Course - undefined
American Academy of Professional Coders
06.2009
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Blair College
05.2005
Associates of Occupation Studies Degree - Accounting
Pueblo College of Business and Technology
12.1996
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- HIPAA compliance
- Self motivation
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient safety
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Colorado Public Notary - Expiration date: March 24, 2027. Certification Number 19994008057
- CPR/BLS- January 2024 - January 2026
Timeline
Telemetry Technician
Advent Health
05.2024 - Current
Telemetry Technician
UcHealth
03.2024 - Current
Monitor Technician
SCL Health Platte Valley Medical Center/Intermountain Health
09.2022 - 06.2023
Monitor Technician (PRN)
Kindred Healthcare
02.2017 - 04.2017
Telemetry Technician
Parkview Medical Center
10.2010 - 03.2024
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Parkview Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2008
Certified Telemetry Technician - undefined
Phlebotomy Career Training
Independent Study Course - undefined
American Academy of Professional Coders
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Blair College
Associates of Occupation Studies Degree - Accounting
Pueblo College of Business and Technology
National Telemetry Technician -
National Telemetry Association
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