Title: Telemetry Technician Location: Long Island Jewish Medical Center -- New Hyde Park Other Locations: As the Telemetry Technician, you are a key member of the clinical care team. In this role, you will observe various monitors and alert nurses and physicians of changes in the patient's heart rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.
Responsibilities include : * Observes cardiac and other 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.
* Must successfully complete Long Island Jewish Medical Center's training program. * 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. * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required. * Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.
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Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment.Smoking and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.
