Cardiac Telemetry Technician/ Cardiology KM9

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Technician works under the supervision and direction of the nurse. The Telemetry Technician observes ECG tracings on monitored patients; reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the nurse caring for the patient, documents rhythms and arrhythmias and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Completion of approved course in basic arrhythmia interpretation or relevant experience.
Basic familiarity with computers.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to nurse.
Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system.
Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines.
Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed.
Initiates telemetry documentation system.
Ensures proper placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal.
Documents rhythm, heart rate and intervals.
Validates 1, 2 and 3 star alarms and takes appropriate steps.
Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient.
Reviews trends and alarm history every 2 hours and documents on the telemetry record.
Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters, and patient cables.
Cleans and disinfects telemetry transmitter after each patient use, including changing batters and leads as necessary.
Ensures the return of the telemetry transmitter after it is discontinued.
Maintains log for telemetry usage.
Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment.
Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained.
Arranges repairs as necessary.
Maintains equipment logs.
Monitors the unit's physical environment.
Identifies problems and coordinates activities with support departments to maintain the physical integrity of the monitoring station.