Telemetry Technician-Progressive Care Unit-PT-Days
Luminis Health · Lanham, MD · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$20.14–$23.75/hrFull-time
About the role
Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient focused care team.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Retirement Plan with employer contribution (match for employees working >1000 hours/year).
- Paid Time Off.
- Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees.
- Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Programs.
Pay
Pay Range $20.14—$23.75 USD