Telemetry Tech-Emergency Department-Part Time-7p-7a
Core
Monitor and interpret EKGs for patients in the Emergency Department, alerting staff to rhythm changes and ensuring proper lead placement.
Role type
Telemetry Technician (Emergency Department)
Builds
Patient safety and rhythm monitoring
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
EKG rhythm interpretation, CPR certification, patient transport, equipment maintenance, communication logs
Preferred skills
12 months of arrhythmia interpretation experience
Technologies
Telemetry monitors, EKG systems
Responsibilities
Continuously monitor and interpret EKGs; Admit and discharge patients from central monitoring; Report rhythm changes to appropriate staff; Maintain communication logs and coordinate tests; Maintain equipment and supplies inventory; Orient new personnel to monitoring systems.