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Travel Allied (Telemetry Technician) - EKG
$1,544/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Emergency room experience required.
Required Credentials:
- Upon accepting an offer, you will be assigned a Basic Arrhythmia exam and a Pharmacology exam.
- If you fail the exams twice, this will result in immediate cancellation by the facility.
- Phlebotomy AND EKG Certifications required.
Unit Details:
- Collects blood and other specimens and performs non-invasive cardiac testing.
- Performs EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress tests.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
- Rotating holidays.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Acute care hospital experience.
Travel Telemetry Technician Job Responsibilities & Salary
Telemetry Technicians have a vital role in the prompt recognition of cardiac abnormalities that can lead to patient harm and even death. Job responsibilities include monitoring the cardiac rhythm of acutely and critically ill patients in the ICU or on step-down units and communicating closely with nurses to ensure any abnormalities are promptly addressed. Telemetry Technicians can earn certification through the National Telemetry Association. The average annual salary for Telemetry Technicians and Monitoring Technicians in the United States is more than $50,000.
Travel Telemetry Technician Jobs
Increasing healthcare demands and nursing staff shortages have translated into increased demand for Telemetry Technicians (also referred to as Telemetry Techs, Electrocardiograph Technicians, ECG Techs, EKG Techs, and Monitor Techs). Travel jobs for Telemetry Technicians are available in many hospitals across the United States. Job descriptions for Telemetry Technicians focus on their key role: monitoring patients’ electrocardiograms (ECGs) for abnormalities and promptly notifying the nurse when they occur. Their actions often save patients’ lives. Find your dream travel Telemetry Technician job today.
