Telemetry Technician
Long Island City, New York
Mount Sinai Queens-Crescent Street

Telemetry Technician (Telemetry Technician - SU43: Telemetry Technician)

Job Summary

• Provide advanced ECG monitoring by assessing patient status through ECG strip analysis and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Identify and respond to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes.
• Initiate codes and record rhythms during codes.
• Perform continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and respond appropriately to all monitor alarms.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms in multiple settings, including proper electrode placement.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with charge nurses, co-workers, and physicians.
• Enter and verify orders in the computer system.
• Retrieve laboratory results and notify the charge nurse as needed.
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and organizational policies.
• Manage and operate monitoring and medical equipment safely and correctly.

Contract Length

• Approximately 9 weeks (61 days converted to weeks).

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Required Qualifications

• License requirement not specified explicitly; as a Telemetry Technician, appropriate certification or licensure related to telemetry or ECG monitoring is expected (verify locally).