Telemetry Tech - Medical Telemetry

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs. Communicates with health care team to assist in the care plan, interventions, and provision of a safe environment of care. The telemetry monitor technician monitors all patients on telemetry under the direct supervision of the RN. Takes responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or provider. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's rhythm and rhythm changes.

High School diploma required.

Additional qualifications: Successful completion of basic rhythm interpretation course. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Demonstrates solution-oriented decision making and problem solving, utilizes excellent verbal and written communication, flexibility, team building, and displays honesty, respect, and trust in daily work. Basic computer knowledge.

License or certification: CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) National Certification required within one year of employment.