Telemetry Technician (FR)

Northwell Health • Valley Stream, NY

2d

About The Position

Job Description Job Responsibility Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients. Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip. Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient. Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients. Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed. Obtains EKG's as necessary. Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked. Performs related duties, as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required.
• OR Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.
• OR Successful completion of a CCU course, required.
• Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
• Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed.
• Obtains EKG's as necessary.
• Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees