Telemetry Technician
New York, New York
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Telemetry Technician - New York, NY

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.
• Safely manage and operate monitoring and medical equipment.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (issued within the last year) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross.
• Dysrhythmia Course certification.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Contract Length

• 9 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

Specialty Years of Experience

• Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level or as per certification requirements.