Telemetry Technician

Job description

Every other weekend and holidays Job Description: Provides direct care for an assigned group of patients. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. Observes the bank of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patients rate, rhythm and the occurrence of dysrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit. Performs functions requiring skill and demonstrated competency such as, but not limited to: phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs. Job Responsibility: 1.Performs various procedures as directed. Sets-up and operates telemetry and electrocardiogram equipment. Observes cardiac monitor tracing of assigned patients on telemetry. Monitors ECG monitoring bank. Places patient on cardiac monitoring using proper skin preparation. Obtains clear, readable six second strips. Ensures monitor alarms are on when patient is on unit. Records measurements of heart rate, PR interval and QRs on rhythm strips. Documents rhythms with measurements on worksheet of all patients once a shift as necessary. Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PACS, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVCs, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy...