Telemetry Technician - PRN (Nights)

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Telemetry Technician to join their patient-focused care team. This role is essential in monitoring cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting nursing staff in patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, pass a rhythm interpretation exam, and hold BLS certification. Offering competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan w/employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees

Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents cardiac rhythms, notifying RN of changes.
• Maintains telemetry equipment and performs routine checks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient focused care team. Responsible for monitoring patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring system;

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Observes and documents cardiac rhythms in all patients; differentiates irregular rhythms from regular rhythms, and premature beats from escape beats.
2. Notifies RN of rate and rhythmic changes following established criteria and guidelines.
3. Documents rhythm strips every 8 hours, or whenever rhythm changes occur. Calculates heart rate, measures cardiac cycle intervals (PR, QRS, QT), and interprets rhythm.
4. Identifies correct functioning of pacemakers and notifies RN whenever malfunctions occur, following established guidelines.
5. Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Changes telemetry batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Must successfully complete cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• American Heart Association Healthcare Providers BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more