MedSurg Telemetry Technician

Appling-Healthcare-System; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Appling-Healthcare-System seeks a Telemetry Technician to provide advanced EKG monitoring and rhythm interpretation under supervision. The role involves operating at the central monitoring station and ensuring accurate documentation of cardiac data.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, coordinating with nurses and physicians, and maintaining telemetry equipment to support timely patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Telemetry training program or an Associate’s degree in related field.
• Telemetry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cardiac monitoring using the central monitoring station and software systems.
• Prepares, maintains, and interprets telemetry waveform data.
• Documents EKG measurements in patient records by recording heart rates and intervals.
• Performs electrocardiograms with proper electrode placement.
• Observes and interprets cardiac rhythms and documents them in medical records.
• Responds to monitor alarms and communicates changes to nurses or physicians.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Telemetry training program or Associate’s degree

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Central monitoring station software

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Telemetry Technicians are responsible for providing advanced EKG monitoring to interpret cardiac rhythms, interval measurements, etc. to provide the best treatment plan to patients. Shift available: 7am-7pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the cardiac monitoring of patients by operating the central monitoring station and monitoring software systems.
• Prepares, maintains, and interprets telemetry waveform data.
• Documents EKG waveforms in patient medical records by recording measurements of heart rates, PR intervals, QRs on rhythm strips, etc.
• Performs electrocardiograms, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Observes and interprets cardiac rhythms and documents them in patient medical records.
• Responds to monitor alarms, reports changes in rate/rhythm to the proper nurse or physician, and documents changes.
• Answers phones and patient call lights. Routes calls and messages to the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates the availability of equipment to ensure quality and timely patient care.
• Maintains, cleans, and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment. Ensures monitor alarms are on when a patient is on a unit.
• Notifies the appropriate nurse of STAT orders.
• Transcribes STAT orders within 15 minutes.
• Assists the admissions department with rapid registration of multiple urgent/emergent patients.
• Maintains charts and processes department admissions to Med Surg.
• Follows administrative guidelines for the maintenance of charts.
• Enters orders in Meditech and notifies nurses of new orders, when appropriate
• Places discharge charts in the appropriate order and puts them in a basket for medical records by the end of each shift. Charges must be entered into the Meditech Expanse system.
• Prepares the appropriate documents for patient transfer.
• Requests and retrieves medical records.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains work areas, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with ordering supplies.
• Performs all other job-related duties as requested.

Job Qualifications

Education/Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of Telemetry training program or Associate’s degree in related field.

Experience

• Previous Telemetry experience is preferred but not required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.