Electrocardiograph Tech

1 month ago


New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

3:30 P.M - 11:30 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the RN, continuously reviews the screens on the central monitoring station for changes/abnormalities in electrical wave tracings, records tracings and alerts RN/MD to the noted changes, and places tracings on the patient's medical records.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Electrocardiograph Technician is charged with and responsible for:
• Admit and discharge patients to and from central monitor.
• Watch central monitors to document and immediately report cardiac arrhythmias to unit via special telephone hot line connected to each unit where central monitoring is available.
• Become familiar with each patient's cardiac rhythm by running a rhythm strip of each patient at the beginning of each tour and when changes in rhythm occur.
• Distribute and monitor the flow of telemetry transmitters and document the number of transmitters in use and available on hand.
• Apply telemetry transmitters when necessary and assist staff as needed.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of telemetry and computers and report same to the nurse-in-charge/repair service if necessary.
• Par-stock monitoring supplies.
• Maintains BLS certification and assist in emergencies when requested.
• Take 12-lead EKG's when necessary and when relieved at the central monitoring station.
• While at the monitor, take message; reports; answer patient intercoms; and follow through unit's "Dr. Pacemaker" protocol.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and one year experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician in an approved hospital or in the office of a recognized Cardiologist; or,
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Department Preferences
• Ability to establish interpersonal relationship with patients and co-workers.
• Effective communication skills, oral, and written.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs


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