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Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

-Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment.

-Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested.

- Notifies appropriate professional staff, RN, attending, house staff physician, of any changes in EKG pattern of a patient(s).

-Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment.

-Observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

-Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction.

-Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment.

-Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment.

Qualifications

-High schol or GED required

-One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity

-Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred

-EKG Technician Training or equivalent

-Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience

-BLS Certification

Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

ID2025-5076

Category Customer Service/Support

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Division Bronxcare Hospital Center - Concourse

Min USD $28.20/Hr.

Max USD $28.73/Hr.

Shift Evening Shift

Department : Name Concourse 4 - CCU (BHCS)