Telemetry Technician –Cohen's Children's Med Center FlexStaff
Full Time
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Posted
Job description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment
- Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry
- Monitors ECG monitoring bank
- Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation
- Obtains clear, readable six second strips
- Ensures monitor alarms are ""on"" when patient is on unit
- Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips
- Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary
- Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
- Ensures recorded rhythm strips are mounted and placed on patient's chart after review by the nurse
- Documents changes in rhythm and rate; and notifies nurse
- Provides nurses with initial rate and rhythm interpretation within 30 minutes of being connected to monitor
- Implements cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
- Review cardiac monitoring orders as requested by the nurse
- Participates in the orientation of new telemetry technicians
- Assists in ordering telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment
- Maintains necessary supplies and inventory
- Completes requisition forms with necessary data to maintain a supply of materials
- Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
- Cleans cardiac monitoring equipment per infection control and bioengineering procedures
- Assists with the admissions and discharge processes
- Performs related duties, as required
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Currently certified by the New York State Department of Health as an AEMT-CC or EMT-P, preferred
- One (1) year active, full-time experience either in a pre-hospital setting or hospital setting as EMT-P or AEMT-CC OR one (1) year current experience as a telemetry technician, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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