Telemetry Technician

About the Role

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient-focused care team. Responsible for monitoring patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring system.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents cardiac rhythms in all patients; differentiates irregular rhythms from regular rhythms, and premature beats from escape beats.
• Notifies RN of rate and rhythmic changes following established criteria and guidelines.
• Documents rhythm strips every 8 hours, or whenever rhythm changes occur.
• Calculates heart rate, measures cardiac cycle intervals (PR, QRS, QT), and interprets rhythm.
• Identifies correct functioning of pacemakers and notifies RN whenever malfunctions occur, following established guidelines.
• Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Changes telemetry batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association Healthcare Providers BLS certification.

Working Conditions

• Reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical Demands: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Programs.

Benefit offerings based on employment status.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.14—$23.75 USD