Telemetry Technician , Miami, Florida

Telemetry Technician

The Telemetry Technician provides indirect patient care by monitoring the Telemetry of patients with continuous cardiac monitoring as ordered by the physician. An employee in this position also monitors cardiac functions and communicates all findings to the assigned nurse. Additionally, the incumbent effectively communicates all changes in heart rhythm.

Core

Job Functions:

• Observes the cardiac rhythms on the monitors on a continuous basis during the shift.
• Recognizes interference and can correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
• Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
• Records monitor strips on all patients every 4 hours.
• Documents PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
• Assures that all telemetry monitor alarms are always on.
• Retrieves rhythms stored in memory upon request.
• Oversees supply inventory and reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Complies with the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of EKG certification program
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.