Telemetry Technician-Progressive Care Unit-PT-Days

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient focused care team. Responsible for monitoring patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring system;

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Observes and documents cardiac rhythms in all patients; differentiates irregular rhythms from regular rhythms, and  premature beats from escape beats.
2. Notifies RN of rate and rhythmic changes following established criteria and guidelines.
3. Documents rhythm strips every 8 hours, or whenever rhythm changes occur. Calculates heart rate, measures cardiac cycle intervals (PR, QRS, QT), and interprets rhythm.
4. Identifies correct functioning of pacemakers and notifies RN whenever malfunctions occur, following established guidelines.
5. Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Changes telemetry batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Must successfully complete cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.
• High school diploma or equ