Telemetry Tech

Position Summary: The Telemetry Technician is in a key role to support nursing with#patient care by monitoring heart rhythms of#adult patients on telemetry throughout the hospital. Patients are monitored in a centralized#department. The Telemetry Technician performs a variety of technical tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Communication skills and the ability to handle urgent situations is#the#key#to success.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education:

########### High school diploma/GED preferred Associate#s Degree/Clinical Certification preferred or comparable technical experience. Certifications: ########## CPR Required Telemetry Class and Competency in EKG interpretation preferred Experience:############## Central Telemetry experience preferred EKG technician experience acceptable

Position Summary:

The Telemetry Technician is in a key role to support nursing with patient care by monitoring heart rhythms of adult patients on telemetry throughout the hospital. Patients are monitored in a centralized department. The Telemetry Technician performs a variety of technical tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Communication skills and the ability to handle urgent situations is the key to success.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma/GED preferred

• Associate's Degree/Clinical Certification preferred or comparable technical experience.

Certifications:

• CPR Required

• Telemetry Class and Competency in EKG interpretation preferred

Experience:

• Central Telemetry experience preferred
• EKG technician experience acceptable