Job Description
About the position This job is responsible for and maintains high quality standards of unit operations by communicating patient information. Monitors a patient's heart rates and rhythms and is responsible for communicating any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department. Must be able to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias, maintain telemetry equipment, and have a comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system. Will possess knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services. Responsibilities • Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT. • Maintains visual check of monitors. • Maintains log of patients being monitored. • Provides accurate information in an informative manner respecting patient's rights. • Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm. • Troubleshoots & collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems. • Recognizes artifact & troubleshoots effectively. • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. • Other related duties as required. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent. • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Nice-to-haves • State Certification for ECG. • ECG certificate program or equivalent. Apply tot his job