Telemetry Technician-Part-Time-Nights-Progressive Care Unit

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

2d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician contributes to high-quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient-focused care team. The position monitors patient cardiac rhythms through a telemetry monitoring system.

The technician observes and documents cardiac rhythms, differentiates irregular from regular rhythms and premature beats from escape beats, and notifies the RN of rate or rhythm changes according to established criteria and guidelines. Rhythm strips are documented every eight hours and whenever rhythms change. The technician calculates heart rate, measures PR, QRS, and QT intervals, and interprets rhythms; identifies proper pacemaker function and reports malfunctions to the RN; and maintains telemetry equipment and supplies, including changing batteries and pouches as needed.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms using a telemetry monitoring system.
• Observe and document cardiac rhythms, differentiating irregular rhythms from regular rhythms and premature beats from escape beats.
• Notify the RN of rate and rhythm changes in accordance with established criteria and guidelines.
• Document rhythm strips every eight hours and whenever a rhythm change occurs.
• Calculate heart rate, measure PR, QRS, and QT intervals, and interpret rhythms.
• Identify correct pacemaker function and notify the RN of malfunctions according to established guidelines.
• Maintain telemetry equipment and supplies, changing batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution; employer match applies to employees working more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability insurance, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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