Job Title: EKG Technician / Telemetry Technician
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:15 AM | 3 Nights/Week | 33 Hours/Week | Rotating Weekends | 60-Minute Unpaid Lunch Break
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $30–$33/hr
Traveler: $35–$39/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced EKG Technician / Telemetry Technician to perform cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKG testing, and phlebotomy procedures. The ideal candidate will have hospital patient care experience, basic cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, and the required certifications.
Responsibilities
Perform EKG testing, including 12-lead EKG procedures.
Monitor and interpret basic cardiac rhythms and EKG readings.
Perform phlebotomy procedures as required.
Monitor patients and report abnormal cardiac rhythms or changes in patient conditions.
Ensure accurate documentation of EKG results and patient information.
Communicate findings and critical changes promptly to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
Follow hospital protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
12-Lead EKG certification.
Successful completion of the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician Examination.
Demonstrated competency in basic EKG interpretation.
Minimum 1 year of hospital experience in a patient care capacity.
1–2 years of experience in Telemetry or Electrocardiography (EKG).
Preferred Qualifications
Basic computer literacy.