Telemetry Technician (FR)

Northwell • Village of Valley Stream, NY

3d • $28 - $30

About The Position

This role involves monitoring patients' cardiac activity and utilizing closed-circuit television. The technician is responsible for recognizing and documenting arrhythmias, reporting them to the nursing staff, and obtaining baseline strips each shift. Duties also include replacing monitoring equipment components, performing EKGs, and ensuring emergency equipment is maintained and checked. The position also entails performing related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required.
• Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed