Overview Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities -Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment. -Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested. - Notifies appropriate professional staff, RN, attending, house staff physician, of any changes in EKG pattern of a patient(s). -Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment. -Observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm. -Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction. -Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment. -Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment. Qualifications -High schol or GED required -One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity -Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred -EKG Technician Training or equivalent -Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience -BLS Certification Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx ID2025-5076 Category Customer Service/Support Position Type Regular Full-Time Division Bronxcare Hospital Center - Concourse Min USD $28.20/Hr. Max USD $28.73/Hr. Shift Evening Shift Department : Name Concourse 4 - CCU (BHCS)