David Close
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Experienced Telemetry Monitor Technician with 18+ years in ECG rhythm interpretation, arrhythmia detection, and rhythm strip review. Known for prompt reporting, strong communication, and accurate monitoring of up to 70 patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Monitor Technician
WakeMed
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2020 - Current
- Communicates effectively with Doctors, Nurses, and other staff members.
- Recognizes arrhythmias and changes in rhythms and reports them promptly.
- Records routine rhythm strips daily.
- Records ectopy and abnormal events daily.
- Monitored approximately 50 patients' conditions throughout shifts.
Monitor Technician
Cleveland Clinic
Stuart, Florida
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Observes and analyzes electrocardiograms for up to 70 patients.
- Communicates effectively with Doctors, Nurses, and other staff members.
- Recognizes arrhythmias and changes in rhythms and reports them promptly.
- Tracks and documents telemetry boxes.
- Records routine rhythm strips daily.
- Records ectopy and abnormal changes daily.
Monitor Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster Heart
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored cardiac rhythms for Lancaster Heart telemetry patients.
- Interpreted monitor strips and reported rhythm changes to nursing staff.
- Documented telemetry findings in patient charts and shift logs.
- Verified lead placement and maintained monitoring equipment readiness.
- Responded to alarms and assessed monitor signal quality.
- Provided support to nursing staff by responding to call lights, answering questions, and providing assistance with bedside care.
- Assisted with setting up bedsides for new admissions and discharges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care provided to patients.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Pinnacle Health Systems
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored cardiac rhythms across Pinnacle Health Systems telemetry units
- Interpreted ECG patterns and reported critical changes to nursing staff
- Documented rhythm findings in patient records and shift logs
- Communicated abnormal heart rhythms to unit nurses and clinicians
- Trained new cardiac monitor technicians on Pinnacle Health Systems procedures
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
Stress/EKG Monitor Technician/Transporter
Cleveland Clinic
Stuart, Florida
10.2008 - 07.2014
- Stress Test with Cardiologist and nurses, on treadmill or bedside.
- Monitored patient vitals and performed blood pressure checks to assist in timely medical assessments.
- Performed outpatient EKGs.
- Connected Holter monitors to outpatient and inpatient. On all ages.
- Transported patients to various testing locations, ensuring timely arrivals for procedures.
- Bedside patient care.
- Processed billing for EKG services and updated patient records.
- Communicated effectively with staff across departments to coordinate patient care and streamline processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Staint Lucie HS
Port St Lucie, FL05-1999
Skills
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Arrhythmia detection
- Advanced ECG interpretation
- Rhythm strip review
- Monitor alarm response
- Patient assessment
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Continuous learning attitude
Certification
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician CRAT. Cardiovascular Credentialing International. ID: 00112218. 1/03/2019 to currently active.
Timeline
Telemetry Monitor Technician
WakeMed
06.2020 - Current
Monitor Technician
Cleveland Clinic
03.2016 - 01.2020
Monitor Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster Heart
06.2015 - 01.2016
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Pinnacle Health Systems
08.2014 - 06.2015
Stress/EKG Monitor Technician/Transporter
Cleveland Clinic
10.2008 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Port Staint Lucie HS