Telemetry Technician (EKG)

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Telemetry Technician performs continuous cardiac monitoring of patients to support safe and effective patient care. This role is responsible for recognizing cardiac rhythm changes, identifying patient distress, and promptly communicating findings to the clinical team.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Certification within 1 year of hire – Required
• Evidence of successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia course – Required
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree – Preferred
• EMT, EMT-P, CNA, SRNA, or CMA – Preferred
• OR completion of first semester clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing Degree Program (ADN or BSN)

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous surveillance of multiple cardiac monitors
• Recognizes significant arrhythmias and signs of patient distress and takes appropriate action
• Identifies and corrects monitoring artifacts
• Reports abnormal telemetry findings and changes in patient condition (physical, mental, or emotional) to nursing staff promptly
• Ensures monitoring equipment is functioning properly
• Reports equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED