Telemetry Technician

Pocono Medical Center • East Stroudsburg, PA

29d

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician is responsible for providing continuous surveillance of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes in tracings. Observes, interprets cardiac rhythms, communicates with the patients care team members, and documents within their scope at defined intervals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
• Cardiac rhythm monitoring and analysis of rhythms and alarms.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• 2 years cardiac monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Admits, discharges, transfers the patients into the monitoring system.
• Coordinates parameters of physiologic (cardiac, Sp02) monitoring with primary RN.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of telemetry/intra-cardiac electrograms.
• Accurately interprets and labels baseline cardiac rhythms using integrated technology.
• Monitor and record physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
• Accurately document actions taken within patient records as defined in the role.
• Assure smooth patient handoffs between care teams when appropriate.
• Care and maintenance of monitoring equipment and reports any issues.
• Demonstrates professionalism, basic etiquette, and effective communication with team.

What This Job Offers

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