Telemetry Monitoring Tech
About The Position
The Telemetry Monitoring Tech documents and interprets patient cardiac rhythms at regular intervals to identify dysrhythmias. This involves obtaining and interpreting baseline rhythm strips for each monitored patient, and accurately measuring and documenting PR and QRS intervals electronically for new and existing patients. The role also requires communicating all arrhythmias to the registered nurse and activating the emergency notification system for any life-threatening rhythms. Additionally, the position contributes to a safe, clean, and orderly environment, supporting efficient departmental operations to control costs and ensure productivity. The technician is responsible for communicating equipment malfunctions to the clinical engineering department, nurse manager, or designee. A strong attention to detail is essential for this role.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills in interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Basic reading, writing, and math abilities are required.
- Strong attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing assistant, monitor technician, emergency medical technician, or patient care technician experience.
Responsibilities
- Documents and interprets patient’s cardiac rhythms at regular intervals to identify dysrhythmias.
- Obtains and interprets baseline rhythm strip on each monitored patient.
- Measures and documents accurately the PR and QRS intervals on new & existing patients electronically.
- Communicates with registered nurse all arrhythmias and activates emergency notification system with any life-threatening rhythms.
- Provides a safe, clean and orderly environment; contributing to efficient departmental operations in order to control cost and ensure productivity.
- Communicates equipment malfunctions to the clinical engineering department, nurse manager or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
