Monitor Tech - Telemetry/EMU

MedStar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patients' cardiac activity and report any irregularities. The role involves using advanced monitoring equipment, requires a high school diploma, and offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician.
• Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machines.
• Effective communication skills and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports on cardiac monitors.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentation.
• Performs maintenance of monitoring equipment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of hospital's training program

Advanced Medical Technician program

CCU course

Tools

Cardiac monitors

EKG machines

Job description

Job Description

Observes various monitors and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm, and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

Job Responsibilities

1. Observes cardiac and other monitors on patients.
2. Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
3. Reports all arrhythmias to the nurse responsible for the patient.
4. Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
5. Replaces electrode pads, wires, and batteries as needed.
6. Obtains EKGs as necessary.
7. Ensures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
8. Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must successfully complete the hospital's training program.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required.
• OR
• Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.
• OR
• Successful completion of a CCU course, required.
• Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machines, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.

Additional Salary Details

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. Several factors may be considered when determining a team member's salary or rate, including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.