Telemetry Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a skilled Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced ECG interpretation. The ideal candidate will analyze ECG strips, recognize life-threatening rhythms, and ensure accurate documentation. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and completion of a Dysrhythmia Course. This position involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment with various shift schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification must be valid within one year.
• Completion of a Dysrhythmia Course is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous EKG and telemetry monitoring.
• Analyze ECG strips and identify life-threatening rhythm changes.
• Initiate and document cardiac rhythms during emergency events.
• Perform electrocardiograms in various clinical settings.
• Troubleshoot telemetry and monitoring equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Enter and verify physician orders within the electronic system.
• Retrieve laboratory results and escalate critical values.
• Maintain accurate documentation per organizational standards.
• Safely operate monitoring and medical equipment.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Dysrhythmia Course

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced ECG interpretation in a fast-paced clinical environment. The Telemetry Technician will analyze ECG strips, recognize and respond to life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate and support code responses, and ensure accurate documentation of cardiac rhythms. This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous EKG and telemetry monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Analyze ECG strips and promptly identify potentially life-threatening rhythm changes
• Initiate and document cardiac rhythms during codes and emergency events
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) in various clinical settings, ensuring proper electrode placement
• Troubleshoot telemetry and monitoring equipment issues and respond appropriately to monitor alarms
• Communicate clearly and effectively with charge nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Enter and verify physician orders within the electronic system
• Retrieve laboratory results and escalate critical values to the charge nurse
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies and standards
• Safely operate and manage monitoring and medical equipment

Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Floating: Required based on unit needs

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross), valid within one (1) year
• Completion of a Dysrhythmia Course

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.