Telemetry Technician (FR)

Northwell Health

$26.15 - $28.41 / hr

United States, New York, Valley Stream

Mar 04, 2025

Job Description

* Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.
* Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
* Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
* Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
* Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed.
* Obtains EKG's as necessary.
* Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required. OR Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required. OR Successful completion of a CCU course, required.
Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.

*Those full-time employees hired on or after July 1, 1998 may be required to work every weekend for two years.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).