Telemetry Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

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• Department: CTMU

• Schedule: Full-time Days , 7AM - 7PM
• Hospital: Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TNOUR TELEMETRY TECHS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING CARDIAC RHYTHMS, AVERAGING 35-40 PATIENTS AT A TIME, COMMUNICATING WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND DOCUMENTING CHANGES. ONSITE TRAINING IS PROVIDED!

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.

• Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory.
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Forward changes to nurse and/or attending physician for analysis and interpretation.