Monitor Technician/Telemetry Technician

Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient’s heart rate rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

High School Graduate or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program – HIGHLY PREFERRED

Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition Course – PREFERRED

Prior experience as Telemetry Technician - REQUIRED

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machines - REQUIRED

Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

Ability to recognize myocardial infarction arrhythmia

Strong quality customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to recognize normal and abnormal arrhythmias