Telemetry Technician

Position Title

Telemetry Technician 1, Full Time

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The Telemetry Technician (U) provides indirect patient care by monitoring the telemetry of patients with continuous cardiac monitoring as ordered by the physician. The incumbent also monitors cardiac functions and communicates all findings to the assigned nurse, as well as effectively communicates all changes in heart rhythm.

• Observes the cardiac rhythms on the monitors continuously during the shift.
• Recognizes interference and can correct the problem as observed by the nurse.
• Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the appropriate staff.
• Records monitor strips on all patients every 4 hours.
• Documents PR interval, rate, and rhythm on the recorded strip every 4 hours.
• Assures that all telemetry monitor alarms are always on.
• Retrieves rhythms stored in memory upon request.
• Oversees supply inventory and reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Complies with the employee code of ethics and standards of behavior.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an EKG certification program.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

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