Nice vid very in-depth lol to see how busy the hallway was during the presentation lol I’ve totally been a few of the roles working in the background ,but yes definitely will watch again it’s training like this that will make starting a new job way more comfortable . The position is simple just do your homework PQRSTU I want to see the videos on when and how to attain the QTc and also scenarios Of why to use the formulas
3:16 Blue and violet ECG lines... That just looks.... wrong.... :D We have an old mindray monitor on our crash card, this not only lets me change to plain colours but also light and dark tones. I once set it to different shades of brown :P
I just got my certificate for EKG Tech, Now I'm moving forward to what Certified Exam I have to take either CET, CCT, CRAT, or all three? I am more interested in being a Telemetry/Monitor Tech. How do you get your foot in the door without experience?
Just apply, lol. I got my certificate and applied, got hired a week later. Some hospitals are really desperate for people as its really a understaffed department and the turnover rate is high.
Rathernot Disclose Hey man. Currently working in Telemetry. Not like you would think. You don't really glue your eyes to the screen for the entire 12. There's plenty of other stuff that has to be done, so basically it's back and forth. You will do admits, transfers, D.C. or discharge patients who are leaving, relay calls to nurses and others on the floor, and run strips every couple of hours and put them in small charts. It all depends on where you work. Some hospitals arent as busy as others so you will have more time to watch the monitors. If it's busy like where I work, you would basically check it in between other task or while doing other task. The alarms help as well. It lets you know what's going on with the patients rhythms, BP, oxygen, etc. Some hospitals have two techs that will split the work. It's pretty hectic and can be boring at times having to sit in one spot for so long, but it's not bad work. I'm in Respiratory school so this job definitely helps with exposure and knowledge. Hope this helps!
Have you ever encountered a rhythm that you found hard to interpret and is it okay to ask your fellow nurses for their opinions on the rhythm? Or is it all on you to know what rhythm it is off the bat?
Grace Camacho In the state of Louisiana, by law, we are not allowed to interpret rhythms. That is up to the nurses. However, if you are in a state that allows interpretation of the rhythms and you are unsure, by all means, check with the nurses. Sometimes rhythms can be tricky for both a tech or a nurse.
Thank God I just received my Certification , cant wait too start working as a Telemetry Technician
Sekuo
What certification for Telemetry Tech?
wow this is great I can't wait to start working in Telemetry Monitoring
+Guillermo Lopez Pagan
Sounds good ! Let me know how it goes.
Nice vid very in-depth lol to see how busy the hallway was during the presentation lol I’ve totally been a few of the roles working in the background ,but yes definitely will watch again it’s training like this that will make starting a new job way more comfortable . The position is simple just do your homework PQRSTU
I want to see the videos on when and how to attain the QTc and also scenarios
Of why to use the formulas
3:16 Blue and violet ECG lines... That just looks.... wrong.... :D We have an old mindray monitor on our crash card, this not only lets me change to plain colours but also light and dark tones. I once set it to different shades of brown :P
I heard these sounds of the GE patient monitors on my visit to RRMC last week, when I had a horrific case of rashes.
Training is really important.. some trainers are terrible smh
Very good review in Telemetry Monitoring. Gracias. ☺
Are 12 hours shifts very common for telemetry
Thank you for the info..I greatly appreciate it
Am Telemetry tech love this video
I just got my certificate for EKG Tech, Now I'm moving forward to what Certified Exam I have to take either CET, CCT, CRAT, or all three? I am more interested in being a Telemetry/Monitor Tech. How do you get your foot in the door without experience?
Just apply, lol. I got my certificate and applied, got hired a week later. Some hospitals are really desperate for people as its really a understaffed department and the turnover rate is high.
So do you have to watch those monitors for the entire time like 12 hours or whatever your shift is? I hope that doesn't jack up peoples eyes.....
Rathernot Disclose Hey man. Currently working in Telemetry. Not like you would think. You don't really glue your eyes to the screen for the entire 12. There's plenty of other stuff that has to be done, so basically it's back and forth. You will do admits, transfers, D.C. or discharge patients who are leaving, relay calls to nurses and others on the floor, and run strips every couple of hours and put them in small charts. It all depends on where you work. Some hospitals arent as busy as others so you will have more time to watch the monitors. If it's busy like where I work, you would basically check it in between other task or while doing other task. The alarms help as well. It lets you know what's going on with the patients rhythms, BP, oxygen, etc. Some hospitals have two techs that will split the work. It's pretty hectic and can be boring at times having to sit in one spot for so long, but it's not bad work. I'm in Respiratory school so this job definitely helps with exposure and knowledge. Hope this helps!
Have you ever encountered a rhythm that you found hard to interpret and is it okay to ask your fellow nurses for their opinions on the rhythm? Or is it all on you to know what rhythm it is off the bat?
Grace Camacho In the state of Louisiana, by law, we are not allowed to interpret rhythms. That is up to the nurses. However, if you are in a state that allows interpretation of the rhythms and you are unsure, by all means, check with the nurses. Sometimes rhythms can be tricky for both a tech or a nurse.
The audio is so bad. If her voice was raised a little more.
How much does the average person make?
-National average was like $33,000 US. But for someone just starting it's probably closer to 25-30 depending on multiple factors.
I work in California been working there for 9 years already and get paid 18 an hour
Depends entirely on where you work. Somewhere in the Midwest probably like 12-13 an hour to start, somewhere like NYC like 22-25 to start.