Why Beebe?:
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview:
The Telemetry Monitor Room Technician is responsible for the continuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac rhythms on monitored patients to support safe and effective care delivery. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patient safety through timely recognition and reporting of cardiac rhythm changes, arrhythmias, or other abnormalities to the appropriate nursing and medical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitors cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and promptly notifies nursing staff of any significant changes or life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Accurately identifies, interprets, and documents cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias in the electronic medical record (EMR) per policy.
- Performs initial and ongoing checks to ensure telemetry leads, transmitters, and equipment are functioning properly and alarms are set appropriately.
- Demonstrates understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and the purpose and limitations of telemetry monitoring.
- Collaborates with nursing and ancillary staff to promote continuity and safety of care
- Maintains a clean, organized, and quiet work environment conducive to accurate observation and communication.
- Adheres to hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient confidentiality standards.
- Participates in ongoing education, competency validation, and professional development related to telemetry monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and medical terminology.
- Proficiency in using telemetry and other monitoring equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience as a telemetry technician, monitor tech, or nursing assistant with telemetry experience preferred
- Successful completion of a recognized EKG/Telemetry interpretation course or hospital-based competency within 90 days of hire
Credentials:
- BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
- EKG Certification/Class (preferred)
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent
Entry:
USD $17.25/Hr.
Max:
USD $26.74/Hr.