Telemetry Technician

Duties

• Perform continuous surveillance of multiple telemetry monitors
• Identify significant arrhythmia and signs of patient distress and escalate concerns promptly
• Recognize and correct monitoring artifacts to ensure accurate readings
• Report abnormal telemetry findings or changes in heart rhythm and vital signs to nursing staff and/or providers
• Communicate equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor on time
• Track patient flow within the unit, including admissions and discharges in the system
• Answer phones and patient call lights, communicating patient needs to the appropriate staff
• Provide clerical and coordination support to maintain unit efficiency
• Collaborate with ICU staff to support a safe, organized, and smooth operating unit

Organizational Relationships

• The Telemetry Monitor Technician reports directly to the unit Nurse Manager or designated supervisor.
• This role works closely with registered nurses (RNs), physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• The technician collaborates with ICU staff, unit coordinators, and ancillary departments to ensure accurate patient monitoring, timely communication of critical information, and efficient unit operations.

Education And Experience

• Successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia training as required by the facility.
• A High School Diploma.
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-paced environment.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.