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Opportunities for Improving the Telemetry Technician Resume
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The telemetry technician is a highly valued member of the cardiac care unit whose job it is to help with the monitoring of heart disease patients. While most states do not require technicians in this specialty to become licensed, some form of education, training, and certification can go a long way when competing against more qualified applicants. There are several colleges and universities across the US that offer certificate and degree programs for cardiac technicians, but individuals should be careful to verify that the credentials being pursued have been approved and will be accepted. In several cases, the hiring facility may offer in-house training that must be completed regardless of prior credentials. Those who are having a particularly difficult time securing employment are encouraged to consider working in a general area of practice as a medical assistant or nurse aide before making the move to a specialized department. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Opportunities for Improving the Telemetry Technician Resume
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Telemetry Technician
- How to Become a Competitive Job Applicant
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What is Telemetry
- Technology that allows for the transmission of
information across vast distances using a
transmitter and receiver. - Used in cardiac care to monitor the electrical
activity of the heart from a remote observation
center. - Specialized branch of the healthcare industry.
- Observation responsibilities usually share
between nurses, physicians, and unlicensed
personnel.
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Career Entry Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in patient care
- Telemetry certification
- In-house or independent training
- Classroom instruction
- Ongoing education
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Good Candidates for Employment
- Some education beyond high school
- Formal training within the specialty
- A background in general patient care
- Solid work references
- Specialty certification
- Outgoing personality
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New to Patient Care
- If having trouble competing against other
applicants - Consider working in a general area of practice as
a medical assistant, nurse aide, or similar for a
couple years - Great way to learn the basics of patient care
- May provide opportunities to acquire credentials
- Networking events with individuals in cardiac
specialty - Broad exposure to many different departments
- Spend time in cardiovascular department
- Get to know people in the field
- Demonstrate reliability
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Training Opportunities
- May be available in-house or through independent
community colleges and vocational schools. - Check with employers to make sure credentials are
accepted. - Research in-house opportunities in the area.
- May need to be completed before becoming
certified. - Network, network, and network some more.
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Telemetry Certification
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Credentials like these can provide the kind of
attributes needed to stand out from other
applicants. - Check with employers to see if they prefer a
specific exam from among the national options.
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References
- EKG Technician Salary.org
- TelemetryCertification
