Telemetry Technician - New York, NY - HR26-08589

Job Title: Telemetry Technician
Location: New York, NY
Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 3 x 12.5-Hour Shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 34 Hours/Week
Pay Rate:
Local Rate: $1,483.5/Week (Based on experience)
Travel Rate: $1,872/Week (Based on experience)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Telemetry Technician for an exciting Contract opportunity in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will provide continuous cardiac monitoring, accurately interpret ECG rhythms, and promptly identify and communicate life-threatening cardiac events to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous ECG and telemetry monitoring for assigned patients.

• Analyze ECG strips and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.

• Identify and respond promptly to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes.

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) with proper electrode placement in multiple clinical settings.

• Monitor and respond appropriately to telemetry alarms and monitoring system alerts.

• Troubleshoot telemetry and cardiac monitoring equipment as needed.

• Communicate critical findings with physicians, charge nurses, and other healthcare team members.

• Enter, verify, and update patient orders within the electronic medical record system.

• Retrieve and communicate laboratory results to the appropriate clinical staff.

• Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and patient safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry Technician experience required.

• Active Telemetry Certification required.

• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross required.

• Dysrhythmia Course completion required.

• Strong ECG rhythm interpretation and arrhythmia recognition skills.

• Experience operating telemetry and cardiac monitoring equipment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.