Telemetry Technician
Mount Pleasant/South Carolina/
- Healthcare
- telemetry technician
- cardiac monitor
- rhythm interpretation
Telemetry Technician monitors cardiac telemetry, interprets cardiac rhythms, applies and discontinues telemetry services, and documents charges and related paperwork in an ICU/PCU setting. Requires high school diploma/GED, successful completion of telemetry orientation, and demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient communication. Role involves patient assessment across the lifespan, teaching others about rhythms, and working PRN days (7a-7p) in a hospital environment.
East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!
Facility: East Cooper Medical Center
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Department: ICU/PCU
Position Type: PRN Days
Work Schedule: 7a-7p
Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms. Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed. Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to department.
What We're Looking For:- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- 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.




