Telemetry Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize normal and abnormal patterns, and promptly notify appropriate nursing or medical staff of changes requiring intervention.
• Document rhythm strips, alarms, and significant events accurately in accordance with departmental standards and hospital policies.
• Maintain awareness of patient assignments, monitor function, and equipment status, ensuring that leads, alarms, and telemetry devices are operating correctly.
• Collaborate with nursing units to support safe patient monitoring, respond to inquiries, and assist in troubleshooting telemetry connections or equipment issues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, follow established communication protocols, and support safe, organized workflow by coordinating information with the care team.
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development to maintain competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring system use.