Telemetry Tech

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

2d•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, reporting findings to Registered Nurses and physicians. Evening- and night-shift staff may perform EKGs when the Central EKG Telemetry Specialist is unavailable during breaks, meal periods, or sick leaves that cannot be covered by part-time or per-diem specialists. The position requires cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, current BLS certification, and completion of specified ECG interpretation coursework and testing. The role involves extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking, use of computer and office equipment, and the ability to work assigned hours at varied times during the day or night. The workplace is on-site in a clean, well-lit, heated or ventilated facility with no routine exposure to hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and staff both orally and in writing.
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 completing 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 a full anatomical range of motion, operate computer and office equipment, and demonstrate visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity.
Ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking; lift 10 pounds; and, when assigned as a runner, walk and stand for most of the day and potentially bend, reach, and squat.
Ability to reach for, lift, and carry light to moderately heavy supplies; visual acuity and color discrimination are required.
Ability to communicate effectively, comprehend conversation, stay alert throughout work, collaborate with the healthcare delivery team, and work well under pressure.
Ability to organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, think critically and analytically, multitask, and adapt to frequent interruptions, workload changes, and schedule changes.
Ability to make critical decisions, respond quickly to emergencies, and exercise sound technical judgment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant, pre-nursing, or nursing student 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 for patients across a variety of age groups.
Communicate cardiac rhythm information to Registered Nurses and physicians.
When working evening or night shifts, perform EKGs during the Central EKG Telemetry Specialist’s breaks, meal periods, or uncovered sick leaves.