About the role
Position Summary
The Telemetry Technician provides safe, expedient, cost-effective constant visual observation of the telemetry monitor on the unit.
A Telemetry Technician participates in cardiac rhythm identification and notification to the assigned Nurse for appropriate action.
Responsibilities Telemetry Technicians are required to document in the electronic and/or paper medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legal information regarding cardiac rhythms for the patients on telemetry.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide observation of cardiac rhythms appropriate to the patient population.
Participates in the identification of life threatening arrhythmias or changes in the patient cardiac rhythm and patient alarms.
Participates in the reporting to with the Nurse regarding any changes in the patient cardiac rhythm.
Continually seeks to improve quality of services provided and actively participates in unit-based as well as hospital and/or quality initiatives.
Maintains, tracks and cleans transmitters, cables, monitors, etc. after each patient use.
Minimum Requirements High school graduate or equivalent GED.
American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver Certification.
Completion of a rhythm identification training program within 30 days.
Pay Range
$18.00 - $21.12
ECU Health
About ECU Health Duplin Hospital ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
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