Travel Telemetry Technician
Long Island City, NY
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Telemetry Technician
Location: Long Island City, NY 11102
Assignment Length: 8 Weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

The Telemetry Technician provides advanced ECG monitoring and plays a critical role in patient safety through continuous cardiac rhythm surveillance. This role involves accurate ECG strip analysis, arrhythmia interpretation, and prompt identification and response to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes. Responsibilities include initiating emergency codes when necessary, documenting rhythms during codes, troubleshooting monitoring issues, and responding appropriately to all monitor alarms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) across multiple care settings, ensuring proper electrode placement

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret dysrhythmias accurately

• Identify and escalate significant rhythm changes promptly

• Initiate codes and record cardiac rhythms during emergency events

• Communicate clearly and effectively with charge nurses, physicians, and team members

• Enter and verify physician orders within the computer system

• Retrieve laboratory results and report critical findings to the charge nurse

• Maintain documentation in accordance with organizational policies and standards

• Safely manage and operate telemetry and related medical equipment

• Troubleshoot monitoring and equipment issues as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

• Direct experience working as a Telemetry Technician or Monitor Technician

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross (valid within one year)

• Dysrhythmia Course / Dysrhythmia Certification

Additional Notes

• Start Date: ASAP (Rapid Response compliance required)

• Available Shifts:

  • 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  • 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • 5 days per week, weekends may be required

• Shift preference must be indicated upon submittal

• Dysrhythmia Certification required

• EKG Certification preferred

• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required

• Candidate experience must clearly reflect direct Telemetry/Monitor Tech responsibilities