Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	• Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider) within 6 months of hire
Work Experience	• Applicants will be required to successfully demonstrate competencies related to telemetry as assigned by employer 1 year after hire and annually. • Recent experience performing 12 Lead EKG - preferred. • Previous experience with EKG machines and computerized EKG system - preferred. • Previous telemetry monitoring experience - preferred.
Education	• High School Diploma or GED • Certification/Training as an EMT, Exercise Physiologist or completed course work/equivalent training in medical terminology, anatomy, cardiac rhythms. • Candidates must successfully pass a basic EKG rhythm interpretation exam to be considered for this position.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	• Must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills to navigate EMR and EKG specific software. • Exhibits outstanding dependability • Self-discipline and motivation • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Must demonstrate ability to operate, maintain, and make minor repairs/adjustments to equipment.