Telemetry Technician
ECU Health Medical Center•Kenansville, NC
•$18 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
The Telemetry Technician provides safe, expedient, cost-effective constant visual observation of the telemetry monitor on the unit. A Telemetry Technician participates in cardiac rhythm identification and notification to the assigned Nurse for appropriate action.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent GED.
- American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver Certification.
- Completion of a rhythm identification training program within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Document in the electronic and/or paper medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legal information regarding cardiac rhythms for the patients on telemetry.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide observation of cardiac rhythms appropriate to the patient population.
- Participates in the identification of life threatening arrhythmias or changes in the patient cardiac rhythm and patient alarms.
- Participates in the reporting to with the Nurse regarding any changes in the patient cardiac rhythm.
- Continually seeks to improve quality of services provided and actively participates in unit-based as well as hospital and/or quality initiatives.
- Maintains, tracks and cleans transmitters, cables, monitors, etc. after each patient use.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
