Telemetry Tech Ann Arbor, Michigan

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• Must be reputed company to read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to reputed company some arithmetic calculations to calculate cardiac intervals.
• Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required.
• Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class and receive a passing score reputed company first 30 days of employment.
• Must complete an arrhythmia competency test and receive a passing score during the annual CMT Blitz education.
• Must be reputed company to communicate reputed company and concisely with various health care team members.

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