Telemetry Technician

Telemetry Technician Nursing - Mid level Downstate New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester/Lower Hudson Valley) Job Description xTelemetry Technician-GettyImages-1240106375 Telemetry Technicians independently observe and interpret cardiac rhythms and document them in patients’ medical records. Other responsibilities include coordinating availability of transmitters, lead cables and other monitoring supplies and applying electrocardiography leads. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED/TASC required 1 year minimum healthcare experience Telemetry monitoring certification strongly preferred Must know how to operate and read cardiac monitors and EKG machines BCLS/CPR preferred Bilingual is a plus Schedule All positions are in hospitals and nursing homes. These facilities are open 24 hours/7 days each week. General shift availability: Days (7a-3p or 8a-4p) Evenings (3p-11p or 4p-12a) Nights (11p-7a or 12a-8a) Every other weekend is usually required for all positions. COVID-19 vaccination is required. Most positions include a comprehensive Union benefits package and competitive salaries.