Telemetry Technician

Requisition Status: Pending

Status Reason: Pending Sourcing

Reason: Vacancy

Reason Detail: Replace terminated traveler GUID:9087721

Manager:

Department: THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL-MSH CAMPUS SITES-UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND BALANCES-NURSING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT-901005-DUE TO UNRESTRICTED LEDGER-BASE FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION-BASE FUND TYPE : 101-101-11-100000-XXX

Job Category: Indir.PatientCare-NonClinical-Professional

Job Code: Telemetry Technician:SU43

Job Title: Telemetry Technician

Number of Positions: 1

Remaining Positions: 1

Duties:

Job Summary:
Provide advanced ECG monitoring while assessing patient status through ECG strip analysis and arrhythmia interpretation, identifying and responding to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiating codes, recording rhythms during codes, performing continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, troubleshooting monitoring problems, and appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform electrocardiograms in multiple settings including proper electrode placement.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with charge nurses, co-workers, and physicians.
• Enter and verify orders in the computer system.
• Retrieve laboratory results from the computer system and bring results to the attention of the charge nurse.
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and organizational policies.
• Manage and operate monitoring and medical equipment safely and correctly.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
-MS Office Suite.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:

Required Education:
-High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification one (1) year issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross.
-Dysrhythmia Course.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Languages:
English Read Write Speak

Certifications & Licenses:
BLS - AHA
Telemetry Technician Certification

Skills and Experience

Skills:
Required
CARDIAC MONITORINGTelemetry Technician

Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required:
Completed High School (Diploma or GED)