Telemetry Technician - Nights - 12 Hrs Shift

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Telemetry Technician - Nights

Shine at the patient's side as a Telemetry Technician at NewYork-Presbyterian. Monitor one of the most vital measurements of life, health and success for our patients: their heartbeat. Be the eyes and ears ofyour colleagues by observing electrocardiogram (EKG) patterns. Note the patient's rhythm and alert nurses and physicians of changes or arrhythmic behavior. Make it possible for patients in the most sensitive of conditions by making excellence a personal matter.

Work directly with the Patient Care Director to closely monitor EKG patterns of select patients placed on telemetry monitoring. Visualize the patient's EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using high-tech equipment. Document cardiac activity, observe arrhythmia and inform the appropriate nurse or physician of changes. Qualified candidates have at least one year experience in a hospital setting or a patient care capacity, plus a high school diploma or GED.

The shift for this position is 7:00PM - 7:30AM with rotating weekends.

Preferred Criteria

• Previous telemetry or electrocardiogram (EKG) experience.

Required Criteria

• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting in a patient care capacity
• High School diploma or GED