Telemetry Monitor Technician - Flexstaff

FlexStaff; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexstaff Ltd. in Norwalk, CT seeks a Telemetry Technician to set up and operate telemetry and ECG equipment, monitor heart rhythms and alert nursing staff to changes in rate and rhythm.

The role requires a High School Diploma and preferably NYSDOH AEMT-CC or EMT-P certification, with about one year of experience in telemetry or pre-hospital/hospital settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as AEMT-CC or EMT-P by NYSDOH is preferred.
• One year of active, full-time experience as EMT-P/AEMT-CC or telemetry technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates telemetry and ECG equipment.
• Monitors ECG tracing and cardiac monitor bank.
• Notifies nurses of rhythm changes and interpretation within 30 minutes.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, and assists with admissions/discharges as needed.
• Cleans equipment per infection control procedures and documents monitoring data.
• Participates in orientation of new telemetry technicians.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AEMT-CC or EMT-P certification (NYSDOH) preferred

Tools

Telemetry equipment

ECG monitors

Job description

Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Observes the bank of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. Performs functions requiring skill and demonstrated competency such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
• Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
• Monitors ECG monitoring bank
• Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
• Obtains clear, readable six second strips
• Ensures monitor alarms are ""on"" when patient is on unit
• Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
• Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
• Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
• Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
• Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
• Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
• Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
• Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
• Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
• Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
• Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
• Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
• Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
• Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
• One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).