Telemetry Technician

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician assists healthcare service providers by monitoring patients’ EKG waveforms, interpreting results, recognizing irregular heart functions such as arrhythmias, and informing providers of potentially hazardous arrhythmias. The technician also maintains monitoring equipment. The role requires satisfactory completion of the first available Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course for Telemetry Technicians, or documentation of previous experience and/or training in an approved program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a course in arrhythmia detection.
Satisfactorily complete the first available Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course for Telemetry Technicians, or provide documentation of previous experience and/or training in an approved program.

Nice To Haves

Three months of job-related experience.
Completion of formal coursework in EKG.

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac rhythms, review and test memory alarms, set alarm parameters, and perform arrhythmia analysis.
Monitor and document cardiac rhythm strips according to hospital guidelines.
Communicate changes in patient telemetry status according to policy.
Apply and remove telemetry equipment from patients using proper technique and universal precautions.
Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and the paging system as necessary.
Perform equipment maintenance activities, including routine battery changes and equipment checks, and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
Maintain monitoring supplies at designated par levels.
Communicate effectively with nursing and medical staff.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.