TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH (EXPERIENCED)

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware seeks a Telemetry Monitor Room Technician to continuously observe and document cardiac rhythms, ensuring patient safety and timely communication with nursing staff.

You will verify telemetry leads and equipment, interpret rhythms, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the care team while adhering to infection control and confidentiality standards. High attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using telemetry and other monitoring equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and promptly notifies nursing staff of any significant changes or life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Accurately identifies, interprets, and documents cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias in the EMR per policy.
• Performs initial and ongoing checks to ensure telemetry leads, transmitters, and equipment are functioning properly and alarms are set appropriately.
• Demonstrates understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and the purpose and limitations of telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborates with nursing and ancillary staff to promote continuity and safety of care.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and quiet work environment conducive to accurate observation and communication.
• Adheres to hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Participates in ongoing education, competency validation, and professional development related to telemetry monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cardiac rhythm knowledge

Telemetry equipment proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

BLS Certification

Tools

Telemetry/monitoring equipment

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

The Telemetry Monitor Room Technician is responsible for the continuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac rhythms on monitored patients to support safe and effective care delivery. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patient safety through timely recognition and reporting of cardiac rhythm changes, arrhythmias, or other abnormalities to the appropriate nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and promptly notifies nursing staff of any significant changes or life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Accurately identifies, interprets, and documents cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias in the electronic medical record (EMR) per policy.
• Performs initial and ongoing checks to ensure telemetry leads, transmitters, and equipment are functioning properly and alarms are set appropriately.
• Demonstrates understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and the purpose and limitations of telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborates with nursing and ancillary staff to promote continuity and safety of care
• Maintains a clean, organized, and quiet work environment conducive to accurate observation and communication.
• Adheres to hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Participates in ongoing education, competency validation, and professional development related to telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using telemetry and other monitoring equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience as a telemetry technician, monitor tech, or nursing assistant with telemetry experience preferred
• Successful completion of a recognized EKG/Telemetry interpretation course or hospital-based competency within 90 days of hire

Credentials

• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
• EKG Certification/Class (preferred)

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Entry

USD $17.25/Hr.

Max

USD $26.74/Hr.