Telemetry Technician
- Employer
- Select Medical
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- N/A
- Posted
- Jan 28, 2015
- Closes
- Mar 29, 2015
- Industry
- Healthcare, Professional
- Category
- Healthcare, Allied Health
Telemetry Technician
Responsibilities
- The Telemetry Technician assumes responsibility for watching the Telemetry monitors continuously.
- Identifies basic and lethal rhythms, maintain EKG monitor alarms on, identify an artifact, and respond to all alarms and immediately notify licensed nurses of significant change, condition or rhythm.
- Runs EKG strips every shift as well as providing an initial EKG interpretation including: rate, rhythm, PR, QRS, QTc, ST segment and T wave alterations.
- Monitors other alarms (pulse-ox) and call lights as requested. Uses aviation style hand off at the beginning and end of the each shift with the RN and the relieving Telemetry Technician.
- Must complete and pass EKG class for monitor techs and required competencies within 30 days of start in the role. Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Prior EKG experience and training required; Knowledge of medical terms.
PositionType:
12-Hour Shift - Per Diem Days
Category:
Experience (Years): 1