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About the position
The Telemetry Technician monitors cardiac rhythms of patients using telemetric equipment. This role involves interpreting basic cardiac rhythms, identifying common dysrhythmias, and monitoring for mechanical malfunctions. The technician is responsible for running monitor strips every four hours, measuring and documenting the PR, QRS, and QT intervals, and posting these strips on the chart. Additionally, the technician assumes secretarial duties, answers phones, and notifies the RN of any arrhythmias and cardiac changes. The position requires a commitment to patient advocacy, ensuring patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy are upheld. The technician must also maintain knowledge and skills related to their practice and adhere to hospital and department standards, demonstrating appropriate behavior in critical situations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms of patients using telemetric equipment.
- Interpret basic cardiac rhythms and common dysrhythmias.
- Identify and report mechanical malfunctions of monitoring equipment.
- Run monitor strips every four hours and document the PR, QRS, and QT intervals.
- Post monitor strips on the chart every four hours.
- Assume secretarial duties and answer phones.
- Notify the RN of any arrhythmias and cardiac changes.
- Demonstrate patient advocacy regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Assume accountability for work performed and follow all hospital and department standards.
- Maintain knowledge and skills related to practice and applicable standards of care.
Requirements
- EKG certificate or certification, highly preferred.
- BLS from the ARC or AHA and California Fire Safety Card, required.
- Previous telemetry tech experience, highly desired.
