What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Technician, Berkshire Medical Center Shift: Nights 36 Hrs position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record and report normal and abnormal heart rhythm patterns, normal and abnormal ECG interval measurements and proper and improper pacemaker or implantable defibrillator function, utilizing telemetry equipment and monitors. This position has the authority to determine when heart rhythm patterns are normal, abnormal and/or life threatening and notifies nursing and medical staff appropriately. Major challenges encountered by the incumbent is in determining the beginning of life threatening heart rhythm patterns. This is often a judgment decision for the incumbent and can delay medical treatment or be life threatening if the patient's cardiac rhythm is misinterpreted.
Experience
- Six months previous experience as a monitor technician.
- Demonstrated medical terminology, human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Education
- Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition course.
- Associates degree in health-related degree preferred
License & Certifications
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire.
Additional Requirements
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
Schedule
7pm -7:30am
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
