EKG TELEMETRY SPECIALIST

General Purpose of Job:

The EKG/Telemetry Specialist performs cardiology diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKG), monitors telemetry, identifies cardiac rhythm changes, maintains equipment, and prepares patient population for telemetry utilization

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Performs electrocardiograms on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Prepare patients, operate EKG machine, ensure quality tracings, identify abnormalities, report critical values, prepare data, and assign for physician interpretation.
• Reconciles completed EKGs in IECG.
• Assists with training new Caregivers and students in EKG techniques and procedures.
• Ensures equipment is in sound working condition and clean at all times.
• Supports ancillary areas as a super user for skills review or annual competencies.
• Provide technical support including operating, equipment maintenance and minor repairs, and facilitating communication with Information Technology and Clinical Engineering for equipment utilized.
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Monitors cardiac rate, rhythm and SPO2 levels.
• Maintains accurate documentation and computer data input
• Communication of EKG and Telemetry findings with RN
• Communication of alarm notification to RN
• Enters data into electronic medical record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.