• Telemetry Technician (FH)

    Northwell Health (Forest Hills, NY)


    **Req Number** 161796

    Job Description

    Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient's rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

    Job Responsibility

    + * Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.

    + * Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.

    + * Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.

    + * Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.

    + * Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed.

    + * Obtains EKG's as necessary.

    + * Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.

    + Performs related duties, as required.

    *ADA Essential Functions

    Job Qualification

    + High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

    + Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required. ORSuccessful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required.OR Successful completion of a CCU course, required.

    + Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.

    + Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

    *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).

     

    The salary range for this position is $29.32-$29.89/hour

     

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