Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician - 0.9 Day Shift - Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Davita Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a telemetry technician who will be responsible for monitoring EKG rhythms and maintaining cardiac monitoring equipment. This role requires appropriate education and experience in telemetry, with a focus on high-stress multitasking. The technician will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring patient safety and effective operation of monitoring devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Completion of an arrhythmia course with written and verbal testing.
• Demonstrated competency in operating telemetry monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and identify EKG rhythms using telemetry equipment.
• Notify personnel in emergency situations.
• Maintain equipment for cardiac monitoring.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Arrhythmia course completion

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, monitors and identifies normal and abnormal electrocardiogram (EKG) rhythms utilizing telemetry monitoring equipment. Notifies the appropriate personnel in case of emergency. Maintains equipment associated with cardiac monitoring for all patients who are admitted, discharged or transferred. Competently operates telemetry central station monitoring equipment with knowledge of capability features.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.


• Successful completion, during the introductory period, of an arrhythmia course, to include written and verbal testing which will include knowledge and skill validation.


• Demonstrates competency in operating telemetry monitoring equipment and troubleshooting.


• Previous health care experience such as EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or education in cardiac monitoring preferred.


• Must be able to multi-task proficiently and operate equipment in stressful or emergent situations.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital


• Department: Telemetry Technicians


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable