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Telemetry Monitor Technician
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Berkshire Health Systems
Human Relations And Effective Communication Skills Are Also Required.
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
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 include determining the beginning of life‑threatening heart rhythm patterns. This decision can delay medical treatment or be life‑threatening if the patient’s cardiac rhythm is misinterpreted.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
Experience:
Six months previous experience as a monitor technician.
Demonstrated medical terminology.
Education and Training:
Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition course.
Associate’s degree in health‑related field preferred.
License, Certification & Registration:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire.
Other 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Telemetry Monitor Technician
role at
Berkshire Health Systems
Human Relations And Effective Communication Skills Are Also Required.
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
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 include determining the beginning of life‑threatening heart rhythm patterns. This decision can delay medical treatment or be life‑threatening if the patient’s cardiac rhythm is misinterpreted.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
Experience:
Six months previous experience as a monitor technician.
Demonstrated medical terminology.
Education and Training:
Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition course.
Associate’s degree in health‑related field preferred.
License, Certification & Registration:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire.
Other 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Pittsfield, MA .
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