Telemetry Monitor Technician $45hr - FlexStaff
Northwell Health
•$45•Onsite
About The Position
Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients and shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. This role involves observing the bank of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and alerting nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm, and the occurrence of dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. The technician performs various skilled functions including phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, assisting with activities of daily living, simple wound dressings, and taking vital signs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Nice To Haves
- Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
- One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
- Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
- Monitors ECG monitoring bank
- Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
- Obtains clear, readable six second strips
- Ensures monitor alarms are "on" when patient is on unit
- Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
- Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
- Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
- Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
- Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
- Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
- Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
- Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
- Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
- Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
- Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
- Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
- Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
- Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
- Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
- Performs related duties, as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
