Job Title: Telemetry TechnicianLocation: Queens, NYShift: Afternoon (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)Pay: $27 - $28 per hour (W2)Job Summary:Seeking a skilled and certified Telemetry Technician to join our healthcare team in Queens, NY. The Telemetry Tech will play a crucial role in monitoring and interpreting cardiac readings, ensuring patient safety through accurate and timely analysis of heart monitor data during the afternoon shift.Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor & Interpret: Continuously observe heart monitors, identifying any abnormalities such as arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, or cardiac arrest.
- Perform EKGs: Attach electrodes, record heart electrical impulses, and conduct EKGs and stress tests as required.
- Respond to Abnormalities: Recognize and respond promptly to irregular heart rhythms, reporting critical findings to the responsible doctor or nurse.
- Documentation: Update patient records with accurate heart monitor and EKG readings.
- Equipment Care: Clean and maintain heart monitors and EKG machines, reporting any needed repairs promptly.
- Staff Training: Assist in training new staff on telemetry and monitoring equipment.
- Quality Care: Provide compassionate and professional care, contributing to high patient service standards.
Required Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)EKG Technician CertificationTelemetry Technician Certification