Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Florida seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor and identify basic rhythm changes, report findings, and document rhythm strips in accordance with policy. The role supports patient monitoring, performs 12-lead EKGs, and maintains telemetry equipment between uses according to vendor guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross, plus basic EKG training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic EKG class and competency demonstrated through testing.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets changes in rhythms.
• Records rhythm strips as required.
• Demonstrates arrhythmia recognition skills.
• Communicates lethal arrhythmias to nursing staff and documents strips as requested.
• Maintains alarms on at all times with rates set safely to minimize false alarms.
• Identifies individual EKGs with proper patient identifiers.
• Works with the computer system to maintain ER flow and facilitates transfers, admissions and discharges timely.
• Answers telephone and intercom in a pleasant and professional manner and relays messages accurately and quickly.
• Reports any malfunction of monitoring equipment to the Biomedical Technicians, Charge Nurse, and Nursing Director.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Florida seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor and identify basic rhythm changes, report findings, and document rhythm strips in accordance with policy. The role supports patient monitoring, performs 12-lead EKGs, and maintains telemetry equipment between uses according to vendor guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross, plus basic EKG training.