EKG Technician | Contract Role | New York

What we need: Under the supervision of the RN, continuously reviews the screens on the central monitoring station for changes/abnormalities in electrical wave tracings, records tracings and alerts RN to the noted changes, and places tracings on the patient’s medical records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Admit and discharge patients to and from central monitor.
• Watch central monitors to document and immediately report cardiac arrhythmias to unit via special telephone hot line connected to each unit where central monitoring is available.
• Become familiar with each patient’s cardiac rhythm by running a rhythm strip of each patient at the beginning of each tour and when changes in rhythm occur.
• Distribute and monitor the flow of telemetry transmitters and document the number of transmitters in use and available on hand.
• Apply telemetry transmitters when necessary and assist staff as needed.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of telemetry and computers and report same to the nurse-in-charge/repair service if necessary.
• Par-stock monitoring supplies.
• Maintains BLS certification and assist in emergencies when requested.
• While at the monitor, take message; reports; answer patient intercoms; and follow through unit’s “Dr. Pacemaker” protocol.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and 2 years+ experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG Technician)
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to establish interpersonal relationship with patients and co-workers.
• Effective communication skills, oral, and written.

Note: We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with your resume.