TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN

The Telemetry Technician monitors patients' cardiac rhythms and related vital-sign parameters, identifies changes in ECG waveforms, documents rhythm strips, and responds to monitor alarms according to established protocols and departmental policies. Respond to monitor alarms and changes from baseline, including ECG rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry, according to established protocols.

Title: Travel Telemetry Technician (Tele Tech)
Location: Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Duration: 13 Weeks
Pay: $1,700 per week
Start Date: ASAP
Distance Requirement: Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary
The Telemetry Technician monitors patients' cardiac rhythms and related vital-sign parameters, identifies changes in ECG waveforms, documents rhythm strips, and responds to monitor alarms according to established protocols and departmental policies.
 
Responsibilities

• Run ECG strips according to established protocols and measure, analyze, and interpret waveforms.
• Observe and monitor cardiac rhythms for all patients connected to the telemetry system.
• Identify ECG rhythm characteristics and document findings according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients from telemetry and/or pulse oximetry monitoring systems, as applicable.
• Respond to monitor alarms and changes from baseline, including ECG rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry, according to established protocols.
• Print and provide rhythm strips for inclusion in patient medical records.
• Maintain accurate, current telemetry data and documentation.

Requirements

• License:CA CNA License 
• BLS: Current and valid Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience: 1+ year CNA acute care providing clerical/administrative support or patient care.
• Skills: ECG & Telemetry
• Driver’s License: A valid California driver’s license may be required.