Job Description

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Responsibilities:

• Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
• Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
• Monitors ECG monitoring bank
• Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
• Obtains clear, readable six second strips
• Ensures monitor alarms are ""on"" when patient is on unit
• Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
• Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
• Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC\'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC\'s, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
• Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient\'s chart after review by the nurse
• Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
• Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
• Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
• Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
• Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
• Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
• Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
• Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
• Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
• Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
• Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
• One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member\'s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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