Telemetry Technician

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Telemetry Technician for their Telemetry department responsible for facilitating care of patients requiring continuous cardiac (telemetry) and/or pulse oximetry monitoring by continual observation the cardiac telemetry central monitoring system and equipment. Provides clerical support and communicates effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education

Minimum: Completion of dysrhythmia course through prior Telemetry Tech employment or completion of dysrhythmia course, with a score of 80% or higher, within 6 months of hire. Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Technical Requirements: Minimum: Ability to use an electronic medical record. Years of Related Work Experience: Preferred: 1 year of patient care experience (i.e., PCT, nursing assistant, EMT) or successful completion of a nursing assistant/home health aide college course.