Overview:
* Job Title: Telemetry Technician
* Schedule: 6:45am-7:15pm, PRN, Day Shift
* Department: Telemetry Monitoring
* Location: Forsyth Medical Center - Winston Salem, NC
Responsibilities:
Monitors patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure prompt recognition of arrhythmias or changes in condition. Accurately documents readings, maintains equipment functionality, and promptly reports abnormal findings to the clinical team. Works closely with nurses and physicians to support patient safety and quality care.
Qualifications:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. High school graduate or equivalent.
* Experience: Minimum 1 year Interpreting rhythms, preferred.
* Additional Skills (required): Ability to complete telemetry technician orientation successfully. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation, skills, and abilities. Must practice appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, principles of growth and development over the life span and to accommodate cultural diversity among the patients being served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status, to identify each patient's population specific or behavioral needs and provide the care as needed. Must be able to effectively teach others on cardiac rhythms.
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