Cardiac Telemetry Technician – Onsite Monitoring Specialist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician (U) to monitor patient telemetry with continuous cardiac monitoring on site at UHealth Tower. You will relay findings to the assigned nurse and communicate rhythm changes promptly.

Core duties include observing rhythms, reporting dysrhythmias, recording strips every 4 hours, and maintaining alarms. Equal opportunity employer and patient-centered care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EKG certification program.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythms on the monitors continuously during the shift.
• Recognize interference and correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
• Recognize and immediately report dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
• Record monitor strips every 4 hours.
• Document PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
• Assure that all telemetry monitor alarms are always on.
• Retrieve rhythms stored in memory upon request.
• Oversee supply inventory and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Adhere to the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
• Safeguard University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

1 year experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician (U) to monitor patient telemetry with continuous cardiac monitoring on site at UHealth Tower. You will relay findings to the assigned nurse and communicate rhythm changes promptly.

Core duties include observing rhythms, reporting dysrhythmias, recording strips every 4 hours, and maintaining alarms. Equal opportunity employer and patient-centered care are emphasized.