PCT-Telemetry Technician

Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.

• Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested.
• Notifies appropriate professional staff (RN, attending, house staff physician) of any changes in EKG patterns of a patient.
• Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Observe the screen of the cardiac monitor and listen for alarms to identify abnormal variations in heart rhythm.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment.
• Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment.

• High school or GED required
• BCLS
• One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity
• Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred
• EKG Technician Training or equivalent
• Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience