Telemetry Technician-Progressive Care Unit-PT-Days

Luminis Health, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 57,709,000 - 68,053,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer contrib.

Paid Time Off

Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, &

Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. in Lanham, MD is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient cardiac rhythms and support the patient-focused care team. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely communication within a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will observe rhythms, document strips, calculate heart rates and intervals, and notify RNs of changes; ensure pacemaker function and maintain telemetry equipment. A high school diploma and cardiac rhythm interpretation exam are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Patient monitoring

Documentation of rhythm strips

Notifying RN of changes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac rhythm interpretation exam

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Pacemaker functionality checks

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.

Required License/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:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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

Pay Range

$20.14 — $23.75 USD