Telemetry Technician-Progressive Care Unit

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

9d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective health care as an integral member of the patient focused care team. Responsible for monitoring patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring system;
Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Observes and documents cardiac rhythms in all patients; differentiates irregular rhythms from regular rhythms, and premature beats from escape beats.
Notifies RN of rate and rhythmic changes following established criteria and guidelines.
Documents rhythm strips every 8 hours, or whenever rhythm changes occur. Calculates heart rate, measures cardiac cycle intervals (PR, QRS, QT), and interprets rhythm.
Identifies correct functioning of pacemakers and notifies RN whenever malfunctions occur, following established guidelines.
Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Changes telemetry batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete cardiac rhythm interpretation exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Providers BLS

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents cardiac rhythms in all patients; differentiates irregular rhythms from regular rhythms, and premature beats from escape beats.
• Notifies RN of rate and rhythmic changes following established criteria and guidelines.
• Documents rhythm strips every 8 hours, or whenever rhythm changes occur. Calculates heart rate, measures cardiac cycle intervals (PR, QRS, QT), and interprets rhythm.
• Identifies correct functioning of pacemakers and notifies RN whenever malfunctions occur, following established guidelines.
• Maintains telemetry equipment and supplies. Changes telemetry batteries and telemetry pouches as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED