Telemetry Tech

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Tech works on the Central Monitoring team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown. The role performs technical and patient-care tasks and continuously observes, interprets, records, and communicates cardiac rhythms for monitored patients across a variety of age groups to registered nurses and physicians. Evening- and night-shift staff may perform EKGs when the Central EKG Telemetry Specialist is unavailable during breaks, meals, or sick leave that cannot be covered by part-time or per-diem specialists. The position requires cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, current and ongoing BLS certification, and completion of required ECG interpretation coursework and testing. The work is on-site in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility with no routine exposure to hazards. Physical demands include periods of sitting, standing, and walking, operating computer and office equipment, and lifting or carrying supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with patients, visitors, and staff.
Monitor Tech experience or fluency in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Six months of prior patient-care experience.
Successful completion of a course in cardiac arrhythmia interpretation (ECG Fundamentals & Basic Dysrhythmias: Part 1—A&P and ECG), with a course completion certificate.
Successful test grade after completion of the advanced ECG interpretation class to remain in the Telemetry Tech position.
Current and ongoing BLS certification.
EKG competency within six months of hire.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion needed for assigned tasks; visual and aural acuity; finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking; and ability to lift 10 pounds.
When assigned as a runner, ability to walk and stand most of the day and potentially bend, reach, and squat; reach for, lift, and carry light to moderately heavy supplies.
Visual acuity and color discrimination, effective communication and comprehension, and alertness throughout all phases of work.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize information, prioritize and multitask, exercise critical thinking and sound technical judgment, and adapt to interruptions and changing workloads or schedules.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, make critical decisions, and work cooperatively with the healthcare delivery team.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant, pre-nursing, or nursing student experience with completed anatomy and physiology courses.
EMT or paramedic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical and patient-care tasks for monitored patients.
Continuously observe, interpret, and record cardiac rhythms across a variety of patient age groups.
Communicate cardiac rhythm information to registered nurses and physicians.
For evening- and night-shift assignments, perform EKGs when the Central EKG Telemetry Specialist is unavailable during breaks, meals, or uncovered sick leave.