Telemetry Technician - TTECH 26-01312

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Telemetry Technician
Location: Long Island City / Manhattan, New York
Job Type: Contract | Allied Health

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks

• Schedule: 3 Days per Week

• Shift Options:

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Hours: 34.5 Hours per Week

• Work Setting: 100% Onsite

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $35 – $41 per hour (based on experience)

Position Summary

A healthcare facility in New York is seeking a skilled Telemetry Technician for a contract assignment. The technician will monitor cardiac rhythms, analyze ECG strips, and identify potentially life-threatening rhythm changes while collaborating with nursing staff and physicians to support patient safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous ECG monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias

• Identify abnormal rhythm changes and notify the appropriate healthcare team promptly

• Initiate emergency protocols and assist during code situations, including rhythm documentation

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG) with proper electrode placement

• Troubleshoot cardiac monitoring equipment and respond appropriately to monitor alarms

• Communicate effectively with charge nurses, physicians, and healthcare staff regarding patient status

• Enter and verify orders in the electronic system

• Retrieve and review laboratory results, escalating critical findings when necessary

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies and standards

• Operate and maintain monitoring and medical equipment safely and effectively

Required Experience

• Previous experience working directly as a Telemetry Technician or Monitor Technician

• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Dysrhythmia Course Certification

Preferred Certifications

• EKG / ECG Certification

Additional Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment

For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

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