What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician/Telemetry Technician position at Brooklyn Hospital Center?
Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and alert nurses and physicians to changes in the patient’s heart rate rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias.
Qualifications:
High School Graduate or GED
Completion of Medical Assistant program – HIGHLY PREFERRED
Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition Course – PREFERRED
Prior experience as Telemetry Technician - REQUIRED
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machines - REQUIRED
Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to recognize myocardial infarction arrhythmia
Strong quality customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to recognize normal and abnormal arrhythmias