Telemetry Technician

Munson Healthcare Careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare Careers is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms and alarms for patient groups and promptly report and document rhythm disturbances to the nursing team. The ideal candidate has knowledge of cardiac physiology, the ability to learn new technology, and the focus to manage distractions in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Experience with electrocardiograms or related medical fields is required, with a basic EKG class or hospital exam to be completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with electrocardiograms or related medical field.
• Complete basic EKG class or pass hospital EKG exam.
• Work within nursing services and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and alarms for groups of patients.
• Promptly report and document rhythm disturbances to the nursing team.
• Learn new technology and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Work within hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm monitoring

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new technology

Distraction management

Education

High school diploma

BCLS certification

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Company Description

The Telemetry Technician assists nursing departments by monitoring cardiac rhythms and alarms for groups of patients and promptly reporting and documenting cardiac rhythm disturbances to the nursing team.

Job Description

Knowledge of cardiac physiology, proficiency with learning new technology, and ability to manage distractions in a fast-paced environment are necessary.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 90 days of hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience with electrocardiograms or in some related medical field required.
• Applicant must successfully complete basic EKG class or pass the hospital's EKG exam.
• Works within the policy and procedure of nursing services and the hospital.

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.