Telemetry Technician (FH)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician to monitor ECG and CCTV feeds and promptly alert nurses and physicians to patient rhythm changes. The role includes baseline strip collection, equipment checks, and documenting arrhythmias while supporting emergency readiness in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant hospital experience or completion of an advanced technician program, with ability to follow instructions and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum 1 year in a hospital as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Tech, required.
• Advanced Medical Technician program or CCU course completion required.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac and CCTV monitors and alerts staff to changes.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains a documentary strip.
• Reports arrhythmias to the nurse responsible for the patient.
• Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries as needed.
• Obtains EKGs as necessary.
• Ensures emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

EKG operation

Communication

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced Medical Technician program

CCU course

Job description

Job Description Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

178040 Job Description Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias. Job Responsibility

• * Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.
• * Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• * Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
• * Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• * Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed.
• * Obtains EKG's as necessary.
• * Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required. ORSuccessful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.OR Successful completion of a CCU course, required.
• Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• 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).