Telemetry Technician (Nursing Assistant, EKG, EMT, Medical Assistant)
Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI
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. The role requires knowledge of cardiac physiology, proficiency in learning new technology, and the ability to manage distractions in a fast-paced environment. The technician works within the policies and procedures of nursing services and the hospital.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Prior experience with electrocardiograms or in a related medical field.
- Successfully complete a basic EKG class or pass the hospital’s EKG exam.
- Knowledge of cardiac physiology.
- Proficiency with learning new technology.
- Ability to manage distractions in a fast-paced environment.
- Work within the policies and procedures of nursing services and the hospital.
- Meet the employer’s vaccination requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and influenza, or obtain an approved exemption where permitted.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and alarms for groups of patients.
- Promptly report cardiac rhythm disturbances to the nursing team.
- Document cardiac rhythm disturbances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
