Telemetry Technician (Contract) - TT 0206 VG#01

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Telemetry Technician (Contract)

Location: Long Island City, NY
Facility Type: Hospital / Academic Medical Center
Duration: 8 Weeks (60-Day Contract)
Shift: Day Shift – 3 Days/Week
Hours: 34.5 Hours/Week
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift Hours

• 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or

• 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

The client is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring in a hospital-based setting. The role involves advanced ECG monitoring, accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms, and rapid response to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes.

The Telemetry Technician will work closely with nursing and clinical teams to ensure patient safety through continuous monitoring, alarm response, and documentation in compliance with organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous EKG and telemetry monitoring with accurate rhythm interpretation

• Analyze ECG strips and identify dysrhythmias and rhythm changes

• Respond promptly to monitor alarms and initiate appropriate actions, including code response

• Record cardiac rhythms during code situations

• Perform electrocardiograms with correct electrode placement

• Communicate effectively with charge nurses, physicians, and clinical staff

• Enter, verify, and manage orders in the electronic system

• Retrieve lab results and escalate concerns to the charge nurse

• Ensure documentation complies with organizational policies and standards

• Safely operate and troubleshoot monitoring and medical equipment

Experience Required

• Prior experience working directly as a Telemetry Technician or Monitor Technician – Required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent – Required

Certifications & Licensure (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or Red Cross

• Dysrhythmia Course Completion

Preferred Qualifications

• EKG Certification – Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for 100% onsite work

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Required

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.