BronxCare Health System·New York
Closely monitor and document EKG patterns of telemetry patients to identify abnormal heart rhythms. Notify appropriate medical staff of cardiac changes and ensure the proper functioning of monitoring equipment.
Overview Under the direction of the Nurse Manager closely monitors changes in EKG patterns of the designated patients placed on telemetry monitoring. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and its employee. Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service. Monitors/visualizes patient’s EKG rhythm relative to predetermined parameters using the telemetry monitoring equipment. Documents patient’s rhythm, reports on patient’s cardiac activity, and furnishes recording of changes as requested. Notifies appropriate professional staff, RN, attending, house staff physician, of any changes in EKG pattern of a patient(s). Input, update, and retrieve information to/from the telemetry monitoring equipment. Observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm. Notifies appropriate nursing and Biomedical Engineering personnel of any telemetry equipment malfunction Maintain inventory of supplies for telemetry equipment Carries out activities to ensure the appropriate, accurate and safe functioning of equipment
One (1) year experience in hospital setting and patient care capacity Attendance in a Telemetry course preferred EKG Technician Training or equivalent Prior telemetry experience or EKG experience BCLS Certification High School or GED
Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a hospital patient care capacity. BCLS certification and EKG technician training or telemetry experience are preferred.
Market context
In New York, Monitor Technician roles are often tied to hospitals and other acute-care settings that need reliable patient monitoring support. These jobs can be competitive because employers may value accuracy, calm communication, and familiarity with clinical workflows, even when no minimum education or experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then highlight any patient-care, clerical, or technical experience and note that a high school diploma is preferred.
