Telemetry Nursing Tech – Growth, Tuition & Benefits

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hiring a Nursing Technician in Bethpage, NY. This role supports patient care under RN/LPN supervision and assists with telemetry setup and monitoring in a busy inpatient setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA training or nursing student progress, BLS certification, and basic computer literacy. Catholic Health offers growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a CNA Training Program OR be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals of nursing including clinical rotation OR relevant nursing assistant experience.
• Alternate experience: Advanced Medical Technician program or telemetry technician experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Must be computer-literate and able to read and write basic English.
• For the Emergency Department: NYS Department of Health AEMT-CC or EMT-B certification accepted in lieu of above experience.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Technician assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Sets up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and observes telemetry tracings for assigned patients.
• Ensures monitor alarms are appropriately set and functioning.
• Identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms, including normal and abnormal patterns.
• Implements and reviews cardiac monitoring orders in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Assists in patient data collection.
• Documents accurately on the patient's medical record and on other forms.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training Program

Advanced Medical Technician program

Telemetry technician experience

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hiring a Nursing Technician in Bethpage, NY. This role supports patient care under RN/LPN supervision and assists with telemetry setup and monitoring in a busy inpatient setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA training or nursing student progress, BLS certification, and basic computer literacy. Catholic Health offers growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.