Telemetry Technician
Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Telemetry Technician assists nursing departments by monitoring cardiac rhythms and alarms for groups of patients and promptly reporting and documenting cardiac rhythm disturbances to the nursing team. Knowledge of cardiac physiology, proficiency with learning new technology, and ability to manage distractions in a fast-paced environment are necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 90 days of hire
- Prior experience with electrocardiograms or in some related medical field required
- Must successfully complete basic EKG class or pass the hospital’s EKG exam
- Works within the policy and procedure of nursing services and the hospital
- Knowledge of cardiac physiology
- Proficiency with learning new technology
- Ability to manage distractions in a fast-paced environment
- Employees must be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
- Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring cardiac rhythms and alarms for groups of patients.
- Promptly reporting and documenting cardiac rhythm disturbances to the nursing team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
