Cardiac Telemetry Technician: Critical Rhythm Monitor

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a skilled Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced ECG interpretation. The ideal candidate will analyze ECG strips, recognize life-threatening rhythms, and ensure accurate documentation. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and completion of a Dysrhythmia Course. This position involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment with various shift schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification must be valid within one year.
• Completion of a Dysrhythmia Course is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous EKG and telemetry monitoring.
• Analyze ECG strips and identify life-threatening rhythm changes.
• Initiate and document cardiac rhythms during emergency events.
• Perform electrocardiograms in various clinical settings.
• Troubleshoot telemetry and monitoring equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Enter and verify physician orders within the electronic system.
• Retrieve laboratory results and escalate critical values.
• Maintain accurate documentation per organizational standards.
• Safely operate monitoring and medical equipment.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Dysrhythmia Course

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a skilled Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced ECG interpretation. The ideal candidate will analyze ECG strips, recognize life-threatening rhythms, and ensure accurate documentation. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and completion of a Dysrhythmia Course. This position involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment with various shift schedules.