Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.
-Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment.
-Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested.
- Notifies appropriate professional staff, RN, attending, house staff physician, of any changes in EKG pattern of a patient(s).
-Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment.
-Observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
-Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction.
-Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment.
-Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment.
-High schol or GED required
-One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity
-Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred
-EKG Technician Training or equivalent
-Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience
-BLS Certification
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