Job Summary
The role of the Telemetry Technician involves the vigilant monitoring of patient cardiac rhythms, along with the placement and removal of electrodes. This position plays a critical part in ensuring timely communication with nursing staff concerning any significant rhythm alterations or life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms continuously to ensure safety and accurate observation.
- Apply and remove electrodes as necessary for continuous cardiac assessment.
- Promptly inform nursing staff about any changes in patient rhythms or critical dysrhythmias.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Successful completion of two comprehensive examinations covering telemetry conduction, electrophysiology, and strip interpretation is mandatory for employment.
Huntsville Hospital Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
