Summary

• Functions as a health care team member under the direction of an RN. The Telemetry Monitor Technician will be monitoring, reading, interpreting and communicating EKG rhythms from the central station to the health provider. This include coordinating and facilitating communication with the nursing unit and other health care departments in accordance with individual patient needs, following standard protocols and practices

Education

• High School graduate or the equivalent GED. Must pass the cardiac monitoring class during the orientation process, which includes testing in A&P and basic rhythm detection. Medical terminology is desirable.

Licensure/Certification

• Must have current CPR certification.

Experience

• Previous health care preferred but is not required