Telemetry Technician

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Telemetry Technician Job Duties

• Admits, discharges, transfers the patients into the monitoring system.
• Coordinates parameters of physiologic (cardiac, Sp02) monitoring with primary RN.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of telemetry/intra-cardiac electrograms.
• Accurately interprets and labels baseline cardiac rhythms using integrated technology.
• Monitor and record physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
• Accurately document actions taken within patient records as defined in the role.
• Assure smooth patient handoffs between care teams when appropriate.
• Care and maintenance of monitoring equipment and reports any issues.
• Demonstrates professionalism, basic etiquette, and effective communication with team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
• Cardiac rhythm monitoring and analysis of rhythms and alarms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• 2 years cardiac monitoring experience.

Physical Demands Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.