Telemetry Technician

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide advanced ECG monitoring, observe patient status through ECG strip assessment, and interpret rhythms and arrhythmias. The technician identifies rhythm changes, initiates appropriate responses, communicates with direct patient care givers, and responds to monitor alarms to ensure patient safety.

The role involves timely communication with care teams and maintaining meticulous documentation while operating in a

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced ECG monitoring and interpretation of rhythms; recognizes life-threatening changes and initiates codes when needed.

Job description

Location:

Shift: Days

Miami, FL On Call/Pool Centralized Telemetry

Summary

Telemetry Technician provides advanced ECG monitoring while concentrating on observation of patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation. the Technician recognizes problems through continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements; identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem according to established standards. The incumbent also appropriately identifies, responds and communicates to direct patient care givers any potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiates codes, records rhythms during code and appropriately responds to all monitor alarms.