Job Description
Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Telemetry Technician) interprets telemetry rhythms, monitors the patient's continuous EKG and pulse oximetry waveforms in a centralized station located within the 3B North Tele nursing unit, sets alarm parameters per primary provider orders, and notifies the appropriate clinical staff as indicated. The telemetry technician is expected to perform job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: The below are expected but not limited to roles of the telemetry technician. Other tasks as designed by nurse manager or designee may be assigned if they are within the scope of practice of a telemetry technician: Telemetry Interpretation & Monitoring: Chart review for significant history; pacer, AICD, arrhythmias, diagnosis and pertinence for rhythm disturbances, primary provider's orders for monitoring parameters. Change alarm parameter...