Telemetry Technician (LJ)

Job Description

Observes various monitors and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

Job Responsibility

• Observes cardiac and other monitors on patients.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
• Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries as needed.
• Obtains EKG's as necessary.
• Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Must successfully complete LIJMC's training program.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant / Telemetry Technician, required.

OR

Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.

OR

Successful completion of a CCU course, required.

Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.

Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and / or oral instructions.

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).