Telemetry Technician

Job title : Telemetry Technician Job location : New York, NY 10029 Shift : Day/Evening/Night Pay : $40-$44 /hr Contract : 3-month possible extension Education : High School Diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification one (1) year issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross. Dysrhythmia Course required Duties: Provide advanced ECG monitoring while assessing patient status through ECG strip analysis and arrhythmia interpretation, identifying and responding to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiating codes, recording rhythms during codes, performing continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, troubleshooting monitoring problems, and appropriately responding to all monitor alarms. -Perform electrocardiograms in multiple settings including proper electrode placement. -Communicate appropriately and clearly with charge nurses, co-workers, and physicians. -Enter and verify orders in the computer system. -Retrieve laboratory results from the computer system and bring results to the attention of the charge nurse. -Ensure documentation meets current standards and organizational policies. -Manage and operate monitoring and medical equipment safely and correctly. Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts