Telemetry Monitor Technician

Berkshire Health Systems

Pittsfield, MA
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  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
    • Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record and report normal and abnormal heart rhythm
    • patterns, normal and abnormal ECG interval measurements and proper and improper pacemaker or
    • implantable defibrillator function, utilizing telemetry equipment and monitors. This position has the
    • authority to determine when heart rhythm patterns are normal, abnormal and/or life threatening and
    • notifies nursing and medical staff appropriately. Major challenges encountered by the incumbent is in
    • determining the beginning of life threatening heart rhythm patterns. This is often a judgment decision
    • for the incumbent and can delay medical treatment or be life threatening if the patient’s cardiac
    • rhythm is misinterpreted.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Six months previous experience as a monitor technician.
      • Demonstrated medical terminology,
      • human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
    • Education and Training:
      • Successful completion of Rhythm Recognition course.
      • Associates degree in health-related degree preferred
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire.
    • Other Requirements:
      • Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined
      • in the position description.
      • Good organizational and communication skills.
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