One year of full-time experience in a pre-hospital or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC preferred
One year of current experience as a telemetry technician preferred
Demonstrated competency in cardiac monitoring and related skills
Responsibilities
Sets up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
Monitors cardiac tracings of assigned patients
Records heart rate and rhythm measurements
Documents changes in rhythm and notifies nursing staff
Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
Maintains inventory and orders telemetry supplies
Cleans and maintains cardiac monitoring equipment
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive team environment
Access to advanced medical technology
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Comprehensive training for new hires
Full Job Description
Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Observes the bank of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. Performs functions requiring skill and demonstrated competency such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs.
Responsibilities:
Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
Monitors ECG monitoring bank
Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
Obtains clear, readable six second strips
Ensures monitor alarms are "on" when patient is on unit
Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
Performs related duties, as required
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
