Telemetry Tech- Cardiac -down

Job Description Summary

Monitors and records data from medical equipment to ensure proper functioning and patient safety. Responsible for equipment maintenance.

Night shift

24 - 36 hours per week

• Maintain appropriate heart rhythm tracing.
• Recognize normal heart rhythm, artifact, and life‑threatening heart rhythms.
• Respond to all monitor alarms and report heart rhythm changes to RN or MD promptly.
• Clean, maintain, and inventory all equipment associated with cardiac monitors and other equipment as assigned.
• Precept new employees and educate other employees on correct usage of both telemetry and bedside monitors.

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

(not specified)

Current CPR certification (BLS-Health Care Provider), required.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify abnormal rhythms and/or changes in rhythms preferred.

Previous health care experience as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, nursing student, EMT, Medic, or experience with cardiology patients, required.

Occasionally: Computer skills, decision making; lifting/carrying 0–10 lbs, 11–20 lbs, 21–40 lbs; loud noises; machinery; patient equipment; problem solving; standing; walking.

Frequently: None specified.

Continuously: Audible speech, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision; seeing far/near; sitting.

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet