Telemetry Technician

1. →Monitors cardiac rhythms, reviews and tests memory alarms, set alarm parameters, and performs arrhythmia analysis.
2. →Monitors and documents cardiac rhythm strips per hospital guidelines.
3. →Communicates changes in patient telemetry status according to policy.
4. →Applies and removes telemetry equipment from patients using proper technique and universal precautions.
5. →Troubleshoots monitoring equipment and paging system as necessary.
6. →Performs activities related to equipment maintenance including routine battery changes, equipment checks, and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
7. →Maintains monitoring supplies at designated par levels.
8. →Communicates effectively with nursing and medical staff.
9. →Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
10. →Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

·       Completion of course in arrhythmia detection.

1.      Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

2.      Current knowledge of treatment theories, practices and techniques per discipline.

3.      Knowledge and skill with common office software applications.

4.      Compliance with the Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.