Telemetry Technician

LifePoint Hospitals • Paris, TX

48d

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring. Reports to: Director of Intensive Care Unit FLSA: Non-exempt

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Certification within 1 year of hire
• Evidence of successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia course
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees