Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Performs concurrent monitoring of patients on telemetry and event monitors to assist in the early identification of cardiac arrhythmias.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:
-Must have completed a Medical Assistant course that includes EKG OR six months experience interpreting EKG rhythm strips.

Experience:
-Must have two years telemetry experience

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:
-May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

Skills or Special Abilities:
-Must demonstrate during interview the ability to interpret EKG rhythm strips.
-Must be able to demonstrate all telemetry related functions and complete the three day EKG course or take the challenge test with a passing grade of at least 80% within the 90 day probationary period.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

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