PCT-Telemetry Technician

BronxCare Health System • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school or GED required
• BCLS
• One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity
• EKG Technician Training or equivalent
• Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience

Nice To Haves

• Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested.
• Notifies appropriate professional staff, RN, attending, house staff physician, of any changes in EKG pattern of a patient(s).
• Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment
• Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees